Western Gateway

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - 1 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Western Gateway #247 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,563 per pupil, Western Gateway ranks #200 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

234
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,563
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Western Gateway operates 1 public schools serving 234 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Oklahoma County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,563 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 27.1% local, 47.6% state, and 25.3% 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 35/100, ranked #247 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.

and 6.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% White, 4.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Western Gateway, enrolling 300 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Western Gateway accounts for 100.0% of all Western Gateway student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Western Gateway a distant remainder — means Western Gateway-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Western Gateway chronic absenteeism rate is 6.7% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

25.3%
Federal
47.6%
State
27.1%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
247 / 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 1 schools in Western Gateway.

White 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
African American 4.0%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Western Gateway

School Enrollment
Western Gateway
Charter
300

How Western Gateway Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Springer Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Le Flore Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Granite Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bowlegs Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Buffalo Valley Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Western Gateway'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 Western Gateway?

Western Gateway has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 234 students.

How much does Western Gateway spend per student?

Western Gateway spends $12,563 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #247 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Western Gateway?

Western Gateway students are 80.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% White, 4.0% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Western Gateway?

Western Gateway has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #247 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.