Enrollment
416
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altus, OK
Altus Es
Federal NCES profile for Altus Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400285000037
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altus Es earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Altus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 416
- students enrolled
Altus Es has class sizes larger than 82% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Es ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Altus, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altus Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altus Es
Altus Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Altus, Oklahoma, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 416 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (39%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% 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.
Among Altus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Altus Intermediate School (509 students): Altus Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Altus also operates Altus Hs (975 students) and Altus Jhs (533 students) alongside Altus Es.
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 Es compares
Altus Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 38.7%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Altus Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altus, which includes Altus Es.
$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 Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altus Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altus Es'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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Altus
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Altus Es
How many students attend Altus Es?
Altus Es has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altus, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Es is 18.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altus Es?
The largest demographic group at Altus Es is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Altus, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altus Es?
Altus Es has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Es rank among elementary schools in Altus?
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Es ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Altus on the city page.
Is Altus Es a good school?
Altus Es earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Altus?
Besides Altus Es, 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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