Enrollment
276
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400549002763
Aspen Creek Ec Center — Broken Arrow, OK
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Creek Ec Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 97
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: Broken Arrow · 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Creek Ec Center compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Aspen Creek Ec Center reports 276 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 1.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Broken Arrow spends $10,478 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.6% from local sources (property taxes), 41.9% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 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 Aspen Creek Ec Center 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 47% | — | — |
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
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,478
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 276 Top 47% in Oklahoma — larger than 53% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400549002763
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Two or More 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 1.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broken Arrow, which includes Aspen Creek Ec Center.
$10,478
Per student
-26%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 41.9%
Federal 15.5%
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
- 4,802
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,276
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
Similar other schools in Broken Arrow
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Highland Park Es
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Liberty Es
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650 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Timber Ridge Es
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East Es
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620 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Aspen Creek Es
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607 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Creek Ec Center
How many students attend Aspen Creek Ec Center?
Aspen Creek Ec Center has 276 students enrolled. It is a other school in Broken Arrow, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Creek Ec Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Creek Ec Center is 19.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Creek Ec Center?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Creek Ec Center is White at 48.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Broken Arrow, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Creek Ec Center?
Aspen Creek Ec Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.