Big Pasture

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Randlett, Oklahoma - 2 schools

An equity score of 54/100 ranks Big Pasture #61 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,862 per pupil, Big Pasture ranks #182 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

201
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,862
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Big Pasture operates 2 public schools serving 201 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cotton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,862 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 27.6% local, 54.4% state, and 18.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 54/100, ranked #61 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 140.9:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 12.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.3% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Big Pasture Es, enrolling 150 students (69% of the district's total enrollment).

Big Pasture Es accounts for 69.1% of all Big Pasture student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Big Pasture a distant remainder — means Big Pasture-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Big Pasture student-counselor ratio is 141:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Big Pasture chronic absenteeism rate is 12.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.1%
Federal
54.4%
State
27.6%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
61 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Big Pasture.

White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
140.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Big Pasture

School Enrollment
Big Pasture Es
150
Big Pasture Hs
67

How Big Pasture Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Butner Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Mill Creek Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Wapanucka Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bluejacket Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Blair Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Big Pasture's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Pasture?

Big Pasture has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 201 students.

How much does Big Pasture spend per student?

Big Pasture spends $12,862 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #61 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Big Pasture?

Big Pasture students are 67.3% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Big Pasture?

Big Pasture has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #61 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.