Enrollment
708
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norman, OK
Alcott Ms
Federal NCES profile for Alcott Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402172002117
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcott Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Norman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 708
- students enrolled
Alcott Ms has class sizes larger than 73% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Ms ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Norman, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alcott Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alcott Ms
Alcott Ms is a large middle school in Norman, Oklahoma, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 90% of state schools at 708 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norman's middle schools, it stands alongside Whittier Ms (1,108 students): Alcott Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 18.8:1).
Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students) and Norman Hs (2,100 students) alongside Alcott Ms.
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 Alcott Ms compares
Alcott Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$10,374
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
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 17.2%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Alcott Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norman, which includes Alcott Ms.
$10,374
Per student
-18%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Alcott Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimensions Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcott Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Norman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Whittier Ms
Standard public school
1,108 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Irving Ms
Standard public school
727 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Ms
Standard public school
708 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Little Axe Ms
Standard public school
267 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alcott Ms
How many students attend Alcott Ms?
Alcott Ms has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norman, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott Ms is 17.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcott Ms?
The largest demographic group at Alcott Ms is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Norman, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcott Ms?
Alcott Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Alcott Ms rank among middle schools in Norman?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Ms ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Norman, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norman on the city page.
Is Alcott Ms a good school?
Alcott Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Norman?
Besides Alcott Ms, Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students), Norman Hs (2,100 students), and Whittier Ms (1,108 students). See the Norman district page for the complete list.
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