OWASSO

Owasso, Oklahoma — 13 schools

9,802
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$10,430
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

OWASSO operates 13 public schools serving 9,802 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 3 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,761 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 $10,430 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 48.4% local, 39.0% state, and 12.7% 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 $45,795 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 12/100, ranked #434 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), a 488.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.0% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Owasso Hs accounts for 31.2% of all OWASSO student enrollment

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

OWASSO school enrollment varies 8.2× across entities

OWASSO school enrollment ranges from 374 students (lowest) to 3,050 students (highest), a spread of 2,676 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

OWASSO student-counselor ratio is 488:1 — 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

OWASSO chronic absenteeism rate is 18.3% — 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 OWASSO is typically wider than the OWASSO-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.7%
Federal
39.0%
State
48.4%
Local

Funding Equity

12
Equity Score
434 / 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

$45,795
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 13 schools in OWASSO.

White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 7.1%
Multiracial 17.0%
Other 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 13
Schools with AP
24 AP courses total
488.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in OWASSO

School Enrollment
Owasso Hs
3,050
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr
782
Owasso 7th Grade Ctr
718
Owasso 6th Grade Ctr
713
Lucille Ellingwood Morrow Es
635
Stone Canyon Es
585
Pamela Hodson Es
563
Barnes Es
510
Northeast Es
487
Larkin Bailey Es
470
Mills Es
467
Hayward Smith Es
407
Ator Es
374

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in OWASSO?

OWASSO has 13 schools, including 1 high, 3 middle, 9 other. Total enrollment is 9,802 students.

How much does OWASSO spend per student?

OWASSO spends $10,430 per student. The district has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #434 in Oklahoma.

What is the average teacher salary in OWASSO?

The average teacher salary in OWASSO is $45,795 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near OWASSO?

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 OWASSO?

OWASSO students are 51.0% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian, 3.6% African American, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for OWASSO?

OWASSO has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #434 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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