- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 402487002915 · Poteau, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Poteau Hs (674 students)
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poteau Hs
Poteau Hs
674 students
- Poteau Upper E
Poteau Upper Es
468 students
- Poteau Primary
Poteau Primary Es
439 students
- Pansy Kidd Ms
Pansy Kidd Ms
288 students
- This school
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
277 students
What this shows 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr compares
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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.
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
District finance for Poteau reports $10,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.