VARNUM

Seminole, Oklahoma — 2 schools

332
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,337
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

VARNUM operates 2 public schools serving 332 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 330 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Seminole County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,337 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 14.7% local, 56.1% state, and 29.2% 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 $60,392 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #255 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 192.2:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.6% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Varnum Es accounts for 77.3% of all VARNUM student enrollment

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

VARNUM student-counselor ratio is 192:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

VARNUM chronic absenteeism rate is 19.0% — 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 VARNUM is typically wider than the VARNUM-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

29.2%
Federal
56.1%
State
14.7%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
255 / 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 Seminole County county, where this district is located.

$673
Studio/mo
$734
1 BR/mo
$937
2 BR/mo
$1,256
3 BR/mo
$1,368
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,392
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 VARNUM.

White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 25.3%
Other 26.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

192.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in VARNUM

School Enrollment
Varnum Es
255
Varnum Hs
75

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in VARNUM?

VARNUM has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 332 students.

How much does VARNUM spend per student?

VARNUM spends $12,337 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #255 in Oklahoma.

What is the average teacher salary in VARNUM?

The average teacher salary in VARNUM is $60,392 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near VARNUM?

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

What is the demographic composition of VARNUM?

VARNUM students are 35.6% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for VARNUM?

VARNUM has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #255 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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