Enrollment
141
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400369000114
Bearden Public School — Okemah, OK
Federal NCES profile for Bearden Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bearden Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bearden Public School reports 141 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bearden spends $12,901 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.5% from the state, and 28.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Bearden Public 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 22% | — | — |
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,901
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 141 Top 22% in Oklahoma — larger than 78% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400369000114
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 47.9%
White 38.6%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bearden, which includes Bearden Public School.
$12,901
Per student
-9%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 49.5%
Federal 28.7%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bearden Public School
How many students attend Bearden Public School?
Bearden Public School has 141 students enrolled. It is a other school in Okemah, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bearden Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bearden Public School is 14:1, which is 15% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 12% 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 Bearden Public School?
The largest demographic group at Bearden Public School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Okemah, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bearden Public School?
Bearden Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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.