Denison

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Idabel, Oklahoma - 1 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks Denison #123 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,656 per pupil, Denison ranks #408 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

326
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,656
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Denison operates 1 public schools serving 326 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Mccurtain County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,656 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 18.1% local, 55.6% state, and 26.2% 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 47/100, ranked #123 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 282:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.3% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Denison Public School, enrolling 282 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Denison Public School accounts for 86.5% of all Denison student enrollment

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

Denison student-counselor ratio is 282:1 — 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 Denison is typically wider than the Denison-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Denison chronic absenteeism rate is 13.8% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

26.2%
Federal
55.6%
State
18.1%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
123 / 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 1 schools in Denison.

White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 23.8%
Other 16.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

282:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Denison

School Enrollment
Denison Public School
282

How Denison Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Agra Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Maysville Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Okeene Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Sterling Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Twin Hills Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Denison'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 Denison?

Denison has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 326 students.

How much does Denison spend per student?

Denison spends $10,656 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #123 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Denison?

Denison students are 43.3% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Denison?

Denison has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #123 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.