- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Altus Early Childhood Center grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 400285000039 · Altus, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Altus Hs (975 students)
Altus Early Childhood Center grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Altus Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altus Hs
Altus Hs
975 students
- Altus Jhs
Altus Jhs
533 students
- Altus Intermed
Altus Intermediate School
509 students
- Altus Primary
Altus Primary School
436 students
- Altus Es
Altus Es
416 students
- This school 372
Altus Early Childhood Center
372 students
What this shows Altus Early Childhood Center reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altus Early Childhood Center compares
Altus Early Childhood Center is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,585
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Altus reports $10,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.