Covington-Douglas

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Covington, Oklahoma - 2 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Covington-Douglas #142 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,137 per pupil, Covington-Douglas ranks #31 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

248
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,137
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Covington-Douglas operates 2 public schools serving 248 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 Garfield County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,137 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 54 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 77.2% local, 13.6% state, and 9.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 46/100, ranked #142 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.

a 491.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 20.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.0% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Covington-Douglas Es, enrolling 146 students (64% of the district's total enrollment).

Covington-Douglas Es accounts for 58.9% of all Covington-Douglas student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Covington-Douglas a distant remainder — means Covington-Douglas-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

Covington-Douglas student-counselor ratio is 491:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Covington-Douglas chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2% — 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 Covington-Douglas is typically wider than the Covington-Douglas-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.1%
Federal
13.6%
State
77.2%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
142 / 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 Covington-Douglas.

White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Multiracial 16.6%
Other 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

491.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Covington-Douglas

School Enrollment
Covington-Douglas Es
146
Covington-Douglas Hs
83

How Covington-Douglas Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Stringtown Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Jennings Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Geary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Schulter Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Chattanooga Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Covington-Douglas'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 Covington-Douglas?

Covington-Douglas has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 248 students.

How much does Covington-Douglas spend per student?

Covington-Douglas spends $20,137 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #142 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Covington-Douglas?

Covington-Douglas students are 70.0% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Covington-Douglas?

Covington-Douglas has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #142 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.