Enrollment
68
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 400321002798
Arkoma Ms — Arkoma, OK
Federal NCES profile for Arkoma Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
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
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
17.7:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkoma Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arkoma Ms reports 68 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 189 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Arkoma spends $11,603 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.5% from local sources (property taxes), 57.9% from the state, and 24.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Arkoma 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 7% | — | — |
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$11,603
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 189 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 68 Top 7% in Oklahoma — larger than 93% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400321002798
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Two or More 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 189:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkoma, which includes Arkoma Ms.
$11,603
Per student
-18%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 57.9%
Federal 24.6%
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
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arkoma Ms
How many students attend Arkoma Ms?
Arkoma Ms has 68 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Arkoma, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkoma Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkoma Ms is 17.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkoma Ms?
The largest demographic group at Arkoma Ms is White at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Arkoma, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkoma Ms?
Arkoma Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.