How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elk City | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elk City, Oklahoma | Elk City, Oklahoma |
| Total Enrollment | 2,108 | 821 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elk City | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,839 | $10,432 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.1% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 50.5% | 37.6% |
| Local Revenue | 30.4% | 43.4% |
Elk City
Federal State Local
Merritt
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elk City | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 79.8% |
| African American | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% | 12.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elk City | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323:1 | 362.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.3% | 17.0% |
School Types
Elk City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Merritt
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.