Enrollment
43
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400291000047
Amber-Pocasset Ms — Amber, OK
Federal NCES profile for Amber-Pocasset Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Amber-Pocasset · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amber-Pocasset Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Amber-Pocasset Ms reports 43 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 148 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Amber-Pocasset spends $20,680 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.9% from local sources (property taxes), 30.4% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amber-Pocasset Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,680
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 148 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 43 Top 2% in Oklahoma — larger than 98% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400291000047
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 148:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amber-Pocasset, which includes Amber-Pocasset Ms.
$20,680
Per student
+46%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 30.4%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Amber-Pocasset Ms
How many students attend Amber-Pocasset Ms?
Amber-Pocasset Ms has 43 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amber, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amber-Pocasset Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Amber-Pocasset Ms is 11:1, which is 33% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amber-Pocasset Ms?
The largest demographic group at Amber-Pocasset Ms is White at 76.7%. The school serves a student body in Amber, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amber-Pocasset Ms?
Amber-Pocasset Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.