Wagoner

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Wagoner, Oklahoma - 4 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Wagoner #188 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,153 per pupil, Wagoner ranks #359 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,066
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$11,153
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wagoner operates 4 public schools serving 2,066 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary 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 Wagoner County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,153 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 29.3% local, 49.4% state, and 21.3% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 41/100, ranked #188 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 468.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 15.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.3% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Ellington Es, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.

Its largest campus is Wagoner Hs, enrolling 596 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Wagoner Hs accounts for 28.8% of all Wagoner student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Wagoner-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Wagoner student-counselor ratio is 469:1 — 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

Wagoner chronic absenteeism rate is 15.2% — 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 Wagoner is typically wider than the Wagoner-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.3%
Federal
49.4%
State
29.3%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
188 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Wagoner.

White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 5.9%
Multiracial 26.6%
Other 16.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 70.3/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Ellington Es 71.2
  2. 2 Wagoner Hs 70.9
  3. 3 Wagoner Ms 69.8
  4. 4 William R. Teague Es 69.3

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
468.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wagoner

School Enrollment
Wagoner Hs
596
Ellington Es
561
Wagoner Ms
456
William R. Teague Es
394

How Wagoner Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Clinton Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hilldale Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Cache Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Elk City Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Tuttle Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Wagoner'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 Wagoner?

Wagoner has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,066 students.

How much does Wagoner spend per student?

Wagoner spends $11,153 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #188 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Wagoner?

Wagoner students are 43.3% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wagoner?

Wagoner has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #188 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.