Enrollment
381
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethany, OK
Bethany Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bethany Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400411029723
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethany Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 381
- students enrolled
Bethany Ms has class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Ms ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Bethany, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethany Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethany Ms
Bethany Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Bethany, Oklahoma, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 381 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 White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bethany spends $9,766 per pupil, 22% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bethany's middle schools, it stands alongside Western Oaks Ms (677 students): Bethany Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 14.4:1).
Bethany also operates Earl Harris Es (769 students) and Bethany Hs (558 students) alongside Bethany 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 Bethany Ms compares
Bethany 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,766
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Bethany Ms is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethany, which includes Bethany Ms.
$9,766
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 72.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 Bethany Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Harris Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethany Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Children's Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethany Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Bethany
1 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bethany Ms
How many students attend Bethany Ms?
Bethany Ms has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethany, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Ms is 18.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethany Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bethany Ms is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Bethany, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethany Ms?
Bethany Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bethany Ms rank among public schools in Bethany?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethany Ms ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Bethany, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethany on the city page.
Is Bethany Ms a good school?
Bethany Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Bethany?
Besides Bethany Ms, Bethany also operates Earl Harris Es (769 students), Bethany Hs (558 students), and Children's Ctr (54 students). See the Bethany district page for the complete list.
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