Verden

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Verden, Oklahoma - 2 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks Verden #394 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,294 per pupil, Verden ranks #441 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

354
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,294
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Verden operates 2 public schools serving 354 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high 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 Grady County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,294 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 27.5% local, 56.6% state, and 15.9% 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 21/100, ranked #394 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.

a 366:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.8% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Verden Es, enrolling 228 students (62% of the district's total enrollment).

Verden Es accounts for 62.3% of all Verden student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Verden a distant remainder — means Verden-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Verden student-counselor ratio is 366:1 — 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

Verden chronic absenteeism rate is 16.0% — 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 Verden is typically wider than the Verden-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
56.6%
State
27.5%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
394 / 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 2 schools in Verden.

White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Multiracial 10.7%
Other 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

366:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Verden

School Enrollment
Verden Es
228
Verden Hs
138

How Verden Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Savanna Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Robin Hill Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Shattuck Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Flower Mound Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Moffett Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Verden'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 Verden?

Verden has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 354 students.

How much does Verden spend per student?

Verden spends $10,294 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #394 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Verden?

Verden students are 66.8% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Verden?

Verden has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #394 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.