Enrollment
277
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poteau, OK
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
Federal NCES profile for 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402487002915
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Poteau · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 277
- students enrolled
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Poteau, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is a mid-sized middle school in Poteau, Oklahoma, enrolling 277 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 277 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Poteau also operates Poteau Hs (674 students) and Poteau Upper Es (468 students) alongside 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr compares
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.5%
Two or More 14.8%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poteau, which includes 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr.
$11,152
Per student
-11%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 51.4%
Federal 27.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poteau Upper Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poteau Primary Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pansy Kidd Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
How many students attend 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poteau, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is 14.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
The largest demographic group at 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Poteau, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr?
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr rank among public schools in Poteau?
By Resource Investment Index, 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Poteau, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Poteau on the city page.
Is 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr a good school?
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Poteau?
Besides 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr, Poteau also operates Poteau Hs (674 students), Poteau Upper Es (468 students), and Poteau Primary Es (439 students). See the Poteau district page for the complete list.
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