JENKS

Jenks, Oklahoma — 8 schools

12,654
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$12,342
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

JENKS operates 8 public schools serving 12,654 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,527 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tulsa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,342 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 55.1% local, 33.6% state, and 11.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $54,135 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #404 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (30 AP courses district-wide), a 450.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.3% White, 16.4% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Jenks Hs accounts for 29.2% of all JENKS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means JENKS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

JENKS school enrollment varies 4.5× across entities

JENKS school enrollment ranges from 815 students (lowest) to 3,655 students (highest), a spread of 2,840 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

JENKS student-counselor ratio is 451:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

JENKS 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?

11.3%
Federal
33.6%
State
55.1%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
404 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tulsa County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$987
1 BR/mo
$1,217
2 BR/mo
$1,602
3 BR/mo
$1,858
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,135
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in JENKS.

White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 7.0%
Asian 16.4%
Multiracial 10.9%
Other 6.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
30 AP courses total
450.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in JENKS

School Enrollment
Jenks Hs
3,655
Jenks Ms
1,924
Jenks West Es
1,871
Jenks East Es
1,356
Jenks West Intermediate Es
1,130
Northwest Es
959
Southeast Es
817
Jenks East Intermediate Es
815

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in JENKS?

JENKS has 8 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 12,654 students.

How much does JENKS spend per student?

JENKS spends $12,342 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #404 in Oklahoma.

What is the average teacher salary in JENKS?

The average teacher salary in JENKS is $54,135 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near JENKS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tulsa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of JENKS?

JENKS students are 45.3% White, 16.4% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for JENKS?

JENKS has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #404 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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