Enrollment
85
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400357029861
Barnsdall Middle School — Barnsdall, OK
Federal NCES profile for Barnsdall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 37
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
15.8:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barnsdall Middle School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barnsdall Middle School reports 85 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Barnsdall spends $12,935 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.2% from local sources (property taxes), 41.3% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Barnsdall Middle School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 11% | — | — |
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,935
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.
Overview
Enrollment 85 Top 11% in Oklahoma — larger than 89% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400357029861
Student demographics
White 47.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barnsdall, which includes Barnsdall Middle School.
$12,935
Per student
-9%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 41.3%
Federal 19.5%
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
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Barnsdall Middle School
How many students attend Barnsdall Middle School?
Barnsdall Middle School has 85 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barnsdall, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnsdall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnsdall Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 1% 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 Barnsdall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barnsdall Middle School is White at 47.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Barnsdall, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnsdall Middle School?
Barnsdall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.