- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alva, OK
Alva Ms
Federal NCES profile for Alva Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400288000041
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alva Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Oklahoma schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Alva · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 228
- students enrolled
Alva Ms has class sizes smaller than 77% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alva Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alva, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Alva Ms held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 400288000041 · Alva, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Alva Hs (279 students)
Alva Ms held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Alva Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alva Hs
Alva Hs
279 students
- Washington Es
Washington Es
240 students
- This school
Alva Ms
228 students
- Longfellow Es
Longfellow Es
156 students
- Lincoln Es
Lincoln Es
151 students
What this shows Alva Ms reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alva Ms compares
Alva Ms 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Alva Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alva reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alva Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alva Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alva Ms
How many students attend Alva Ms?
Alva Ms has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alva, OK. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alva Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Alva Ms is 13.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% 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 Alva Ms?
The largest demographic group at Alva Ms is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Alva, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alva Ms?
Alva Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Alva Ms rank among public schools in Alva?
By Resource Investment Index, Alva Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alva, 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 Alva on the city page.
What other schools are in Alva?
Besides Alva Ms, Alva also operates Alva Hs (279 students), Washington Es (240 students), and Longfellow Es (156 students). See the Alva district page for the complete list.