Enrollment
255
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400423001417
Bethel Ms — Shawnee, OK
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 57
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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethel Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bethel Ms reports 255 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 255 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bethel spends $9,095 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.0% from local sources (property taxes), 57.4% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), 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 Bethel 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 43% | — | — |
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
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
$9,095
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 255 Top 43% in Oklahoma — larger than 57% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400423001417
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Two or More 14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 255:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.3%
In-school suspensions 36
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel, which includes Bethel Ms.
$9,095
Per student
-36%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 57.4%
Federal 13.6%
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
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bethel Ms
How many students attend Bethel Ms?
Bethel Ms has 255 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawnee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Ms is 18.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Ms is White at 67.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Shawnee, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Ms?
Bethel Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) 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.