Bristow

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Bristow, Oklahoma - 4 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Bristow #229 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,305 per pupil, Bristow ranks #345 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,661
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$11,305
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bristow operates 4 public schools serving 1,661 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle 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 Creek County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,305 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.1% local, 54.9% state, and 20.0% 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 37/100, ranked #229 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 323.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.4% White, 6.2% African American, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Bristow Hs, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.

Its largest campus is Bristow Hs, enrolling 495 students (29% of the district's total enrollment).

Bristow Hs accounts for 29.4% of all Bristow student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Bristow-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Bristow student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Bristow is typically wider than the Bristow-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bristow chronic absenteeism rate is 20.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Bristow is typically wider than the Bristow-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.0%
Federal
54.9%
State
25.1%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
229 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Bristow.

White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 6.2%
Multiracial 15.3%
Other 17.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 60.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Bristow's schools, about the same as the Oklahoma average of 59.6.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Bristow Hs 63.1
  2. 2 Bristow Ms 63.0
  3. 3 Collins Es 62.1
  4. 4 Edison Es 55.5

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
323.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bristow

School Enrollment
Bristow Hs
495
Edison Es
468
Collins Es
374
Bristow Ms
348

How Bristow Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mcloud Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Cushing Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Cleveland Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Jay Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Broken Bow Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Bristow'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 Bristow?

Bristow has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,661 students.

How much does Bristow spend per student?

Bristow spends $11,305 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #229 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Bristow?

Bristow students are 56.4% White, 6.2% African American, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bristow?

Bristow has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #229 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.