- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Altus, OK
Altus Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Altus Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400285000036
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altus Jhs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Altus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 533
- students enrolled
Altus Jhs has class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Jhs ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Altus, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Altus Jhs held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 400285000036 · Altus, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Altus Hs (975 students)
Altus Jhs held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Altus Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altus Hs
Altus Hs
975 students
- This school
Altus Jhs
533 students
- Altus Intermed
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 Jhs reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altus Jhs compares
Altus Jhs 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Altus Jhs 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 Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Hs | 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 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 Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Altus
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altus Jhs
How many students attend Altus Jhs?
Altus Jhs has 533 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Altus, OK. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Jhs is 18.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altus Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Altus Jhs is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Altus, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altus Jhs?
Altus Jhs 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 Jhs rank among public schools in Altus?
By Resource Investment Index, Altus Jhs ranks #3 of 10 public 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 public schools in Altus on the city page.
What other schools are in Altus?
Besides Altus Jhs, Altus also operates Altus Hs (975 students), Altus Intermediate School (509 students), and Altus Primary School (436 students). See the Altus district page for the complete list.