How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Luther | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Luther, Oklahoma | Elk City, Oklahoma |
| Total Enrollment | 823 | 821 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Luther | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,861 | $10,432 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.7% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 17.9% | 37.6% |
| Local Revenue | 70.5% | 43.4% |
Luther
Federal State Local
Merritt
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Luther | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 79.8% |
| African American | 2.4% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 15.1% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Luther | Merritt |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 458:1 | 362.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.5% | 17.0% |
School Types
Luther
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.