MUSKOGEE

MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma — 10 schools

4,819
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$13,186
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MUSKOGEE operates 10 public schools serving 4,819 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 3 other, 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 4,770 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Muskogee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,186 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 34.0% local, 38.8% state, and 27.1% 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 $55,137 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #324 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 425:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 23.8% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% African American across the district's schools.

Muskogee Hs accounts for 21.9% of all MUSKOGEE student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MUSKOGEE-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

MUSKOGEE school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

MUSKOGEE school enrollment ranges from 290 students (lowest) to 1,045 students (highest), a spread of 755 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

MUSKOGEE student-counselor ratio is 425:1 — 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

MUSKOGEE chronic absenteeism rate is 36.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

27.1%
Federal
38.8%
State
34.0%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
324 / 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 Muskogee County county, where this district is located.

$717
Studio/mo
$722
1 BR/mo
$947
2 BR/mo
$1,188
3 BR/mo
$1,461
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$55,137
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 10 schools in MUSKOGEE.

White 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 17.1%
Multiracial 30.8%
Other 9.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
425:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MUSKOGEE

School Enrollment
Muskogee Hs
1,045
8th and 9th Grade Academy
595
6th and 7th Grade Academy
551
Irving Es
421
Sadler Arts Academy
415
Tony Goetz Es
408
Creek Es
381
Cherokee Es
340
Pershing Es
324
Muskogee Ec Ctr
290

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MUSKOGEE?

MUSKOGEE has 10 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 1 middle, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,819 students.

How much does MUSKOGEE spend per student?

MUSKOGEE spends $13,186 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #324 in Oklahoma.

What is the average teacher salary in MUSKOGEE?

The average teacher salary in MUSKOGEE is $55,137 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MUSKOGEE?

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

What is the demographic composition of MUSKOGEE?

MUSKOGEE students are 23.8% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MUSKOGEE?

MUSKOGEE has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #324 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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