NAVAJO

Altus, Oklahoma — 3 schools

439
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,470
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NAVAJO operates 3 public schools serving 439 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 473 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jackson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,470 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 26.7% local, 60.4% state, and 12.9% 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 $53,112 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #208 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 926.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.8% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American across the district's schools.

Navajo Es accounts for 59.2% of all NAVAJO student enrollment

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

NAVAJO school enrollment varies 3.8× across entities

NAVAJO school enrollment ranges from 74 students (lowest) to 280 students (highest), a spread of 206 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

NAVAJO student-counselor ratio is 926:1 — 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

NAVAJO chronic absenteeism rate is 14.7% — 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?

12.9%
Federal
60.4%
State
26.7%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
208 / 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 Jackson County county, where this district is located.

$705
Studio/mo
$714
1 BR/mo
$937
2 BR/mo
$1,289
3 BR/mo
$1,572
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,112
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 3 schools in NAVAJO.

White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 10.4%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
926.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in NAVAJO

School Enrollment
Navajo Es
280
Navajo Hs
119
Navajo Jhs
74

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NAVAJO?

NAVAJO has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 439 students.

How much does NAVAJO spend per student?

NAVAJO spends $11,470 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #208 in Oklahoma.

What is the average teacher salary in NAVAJO?

The average teacher salary in NAVAJO is $53,112 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near NAVAJO?

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

What is the demographic composition of NAVAJO?

NAVAJO students are 67.8% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NAVAJO?

NAVAJO has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #208 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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