SENTINEL

Sentinel, Oklahoma — 2 schools

293
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,641
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SENTINEL operates 2 public schools serving 293 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 290 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washita County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,641 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 34.7% local, 48.6% state, and 16.7% 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 $66,777 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #56 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 333.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.2% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Mcmurray Es accounts for 72.4% of all SENTINEL student enrollment

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

SENTINEL student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — 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 SENTINEL is typically wider than the SENTINEL-aggregate figure suggests.

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

SENTINEL chronic absenteeism rate is 12.0% — 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?

16.7%
Federal
48.6%
State
34.7%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
56 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$705
Studio/mo
$855
1 BR/mo
$937
2 BR/mo
$1,217
3 BR/mo
$1,439
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,777
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 2 schools in SENTINEL.

White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

333.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in SENTINEL

School Enrollment
Mcmurray Es
210
Blanche Thomas Hs
80

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SENTINEL?

SENTINEL has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 293 students.

How much does SENTINEL spend per student?

SENTINEL spends $14,641 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #56 in Oklahoma.

What is the average teacher salary in SENTINEL?

The average teacher salary in SENTINEL is $66,777 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SENTINEL?

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

What is the demographic composition of SENTINEL?

SENTINEL students are 59.2% White, 28.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SENTINEL?

SENTINEL has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #56 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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