Enrollment
372
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altus, OK
Altus Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Altus Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400285000039
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altus Early Childhood Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Altus · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 372
- students enrolled
Altus Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Altus, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altus Early Childhood Center compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altus Early Childhood Center
Altus Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Altus, Oklahoma, enrolling 372 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 372 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 Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Altus spends $9,862 per pupil, 22% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Altus's public schools, it stands alongside Rivers Es (352 students): Altus Early Childhood Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
Altus also operates Altus Hs (975 students) and Altus Jhs (533 students) alongside Altus Early Childhood Center.
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 Altus Early Childhood Center compares
Altus Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,862
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 31.5%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Altus Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altus, which includes Altus Early Childhood Center.
$9,862
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 53.3%
Federal 25.7%
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 Altus Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altus Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altus Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altus Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altus Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Altus
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Altus Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Altus Early Childhood Center?
Altus Early Childhood Center has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altus, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Early Childhood Center is 15.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% 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 Altus Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Altus Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Altus, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altus Early Childhood Center?
Altus Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Altus Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Altus?
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Altus, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Altus on the city page.
Is Altus Early Childhood Center a good school?
Altus Early Childhood Center earns 36/100 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 Altus?
Besides Altus Early Childhood Center, Altus also operates Altus Hs (975 students), Altus Jhs (533 students), and Altus Intermediate School (509 students). See the Altus district page for the complete list.
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