Carney

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Carney, Oklahoma - 2 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Carney #252 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,523 per pupil, Carney ranks #238 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

216
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,523
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Carney operates 2 public schools serving 216 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 Lincoln County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,523 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 24.8% local, 57.7% state, and 17.5% 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 35/100, ranked #252 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.

a 145.8:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 6.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.2% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Carney Es, enrolling 142 students (67% of the district's total enrollment).

Carney Es accounts for 65.7% of all Carney student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Carney a distant remainder — means Carney-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Carney student-counselor ratio is 146:1 — 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

Carney chronic absenteeism rate is 6.8% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 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 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
57.7%
State
24.8%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
252 / 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 2 schools in Carney.

White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Multiracial 13.9%
Other 8.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

145.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Carney

School Enrollment
Carney Es
142
Carney Hs
70

How Carney Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Friend Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Paden Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Leedey Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Lomega Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Whitefield Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Carney'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 Carney?

Carney has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 216 students.

How much does Carney spend per student?

Carney spends $12,523 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #252 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Carney?

Carney students are 74.2% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Carney?

Carney has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #252 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.