North Rock Creek

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Shawnee, Oklahoma - 4 schools

An equity score of 20/100 ranks North Rock Creek #397 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,426 per pupil, North Rock Creek ranks #472 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,208
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$9,426
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Rock Creek operates 4 public schools serving 1,208 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle 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 Pottawatomie County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,426 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 31.1% local, 50.6% state, and 18.3% 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 20/100, ranked #397 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 303.1:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.3% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North Rock Creek Es, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.

Its largest campus is North Rock Creek Hs, enrolling 487 students (39% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is North Rock Creek Ms, at 141 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

North Rock Creek Hs accounts for 39.5% of all North Rock Creek student enrollment

That dominant concentration means North Rock Creek-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

North Rock Creek school enrollment varies 3.5× across entities

North Rock Creek school enrollment ranges from 141 students (lowest) to 487 students (highest), a spread of 346 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

North Rock Creek student-counselor ratio is 303:1 — 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 North Rock Creek is typically wider than the North Rock Creek-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Rock Creek chronic absenteeism rate is 23.3% — 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 North Rock Creek is typically wider than the North Rock Creek-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.3%
Federal
50.6%
State
31.1%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
397 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in North Rock Creek.

White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 19.5%
Other 15.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 63.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across North Rock Creek's schools, above the Oklahoma average of 59.6.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North Rock Creek Es 66.3
  2. 2 North Rock Creek Intermediate 64.3
  3. 3 North Rock Creek Hs 61.6
  4. 4 North Rock Creek Ms 61.6

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
303.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Rock Creek

School Enrollment
North Rock Creek Hs
487
North Rock Creek Es
458
North Rock Creek Intermediate
147
North Rock Creek Ms
141

How North Rock Creek Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Locust Grove Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Bethel Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hugo Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Washington Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Idabel Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to North Rock Creek'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 North Rock Creek?

North Rock Creek has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,208 students.

How much does North Rock Creek spend per student?

North Rock Creek spends $9,426 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #397 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of North Rock Creek?

North Rock Creek students are 54.3% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Rock Creek?

North Rock Creek has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #397 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.