Enrollment
312
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ardmore, OK
Ardmore Ms
Federal NCES profile for Ardmore Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400318029636
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardmore Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Ardmore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 312
- students enrolled
Ardmore Ms has class sizes smaller than 92% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Ardmore, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ardmore Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ardmore Ms
Ardmore Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Ardmore, Oklahoma, enrolling 312 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Ardmore Ms is leaner than roughly 92% of Oklahoma schools and 33% under the state's 16.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (28%) and White (26%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 186 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 312 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ardmore's middle schools, it stands alongside Plainview Ms (366 students): Ardmore Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 16.6:1).
Ardmore also operates Ardmore Hs (707 students) and Lincoln Es (409 students) alongside Ardmore Ms.
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 Ardmore Ms compares
Ardmore Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 8% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.6%
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
$11,112
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 28.1%
White 25.5%
Two or More 25.2%
African American 12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Ardmore Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ardmore, which includes Ardmore Ms.
$11,112
Per student
-12%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 34.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 Ardmore Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Evans Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardmore Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Ardmore
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ardmore Ms
How many students attend Ardmore Ms?
Ardmore Ms has 312 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ardmore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Ms is 10.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 31% 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 Ardmore Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ardmore Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 28.1% of enrollment, in Ardmore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardmore Ms?
Ardmore Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ardmore Ms rank among middle schools in Ardmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Ardmore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ardmore on the city page.
Is Ardmore Ms a good school?
Ardmore Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Ardmore?
Besides Ardmore Ms, Ardmore also operates Ardmore Hs (707 students), Lincoln Es (409 students), and Charles Evans Es (398 students). See the Ardmore district page for the complete list.
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