Weatherford

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Weatherford, Oklahoma - 5 schools

An equity score of 19/100 ranks Weatherford #404 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,081 per pupil, Weatherford ranks #492 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,388
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$9,081
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Weatherford operates 5 public schools serving 2,388 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle 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 Custer County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,081 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 54 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 41.4% local, 42.8% state, and 15.9% 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 19/100, ranked #404 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 345.6:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 24.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.3% White, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Weatherford Ms, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.

Its largest campus is Weatherford Hs, enrolling 657 students (29% of the district's total enrollment).

Weatherford Hs accounts for 27.5% of all Weatherford student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Weatherford-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

Weatherford school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities

Weatherford school enrollment ranges from 326 students (lowest) to 657 students (highest), a spread of 331 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Weatherford student-counselor ratio is 346:1 — 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 Weatherford is typically wider than the Weatherford-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Weatherford chronic absenteeism rate is 24.1% — 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 Weatherford is typically wider than the Weatherford-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
42.8%
State
41.4%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
404 / 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 5 schools in Weatherford.

White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 10.7%
Other 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 59.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Weatherford's schools, about the same as the Oklahoma average of 59.6.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Weatherford Ms 60.7
  2. 2 East Intermediate School 59.8
  3. 3 Burcham Es 58.7
  4. 4 General Thomas P Stafford Elementary 58.5
  5. 5 Weatherford Hs 57.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
345.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Weatherford

School Enrollment
Weatherford Hs
657
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary
558
East Intermediate School
365
Burcham Es
362
Weatherford Ms
326

How Weatherford Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Chickasha Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Skiatook Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Elgin Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Woodward Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Grove Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Weatherford'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 Weatherford?

Weatherford has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,388 students.

How much does Weatherford spend per student?

Weatherford spends $9,081 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #404 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Weatherford?

Weatherford students are 58.3% White, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Weatherford?

Weatherford has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #404 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.