- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altus, OK
Altus Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Altus Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400285002365
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altus Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Altus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 509
- students enrolled
Altus Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Altus, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Altus Intermediate School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 400285002365 · Altus, OK Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Altus Hs (975 students)
Altus Intermediate School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Altus Intermediate School 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
- This school
Altus Intermediate School
509 students
- Altus Primary
Altus Primary School
436 students
- Altus Es
Altus Es
416 students
- Altus Early Ch 372
Altus Early Childhood Center
372 students
What this shows Altus Intermediate School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altus Intermediate School compares
Altus Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$10,585
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 38.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Altus Intermediate School is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Altus reports $10,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altus Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altus Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Altus Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altus Intermediate School'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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altus Intermediate School
How many students attend Altus Intermediate School?
Altus Intermediate School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altus, OK. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Intermediate School is 18.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altus Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Altus Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Altus, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altus Intermediate School?
Altus Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Altus?
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Intermediate School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Altus?
Besides Altus Intermediate School, Altus also operates Altus Hs (975 students), Altus Jhs (533 students), and Altus Primary School (436 students). See the Altus district page for the complete list.