Enrollment
67
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 400435000139
Big Pasture Hs — Randlett, OK
Federal NCES profile for Big Pasture Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 54
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 52
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: Big Pasture · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Pasture Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Big Pasture Hs reports 67 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% 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 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 87 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Big Pasture spends $12,920 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.6% from local sources (property taxes), 54.4% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 5 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 Big Pasture Hs 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 7% | — | — |
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
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
$12,920
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 87 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 67 Top 7% in Oklahoma — larger than 93% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400435000139
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 87:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.4%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Big Pasture, which includes Big Pasture Hs.
$12,920
Per student
-9%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 54.4%
Federal 18.1%
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
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Big Pasture Hs
How many students attend Big Pasture Hs?
Big Pasture Hs has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Randlett, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Pasture Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Pasture Hs is 11.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 27% 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 Big Pasture Hs?
The largest demographic group at Big Pasture Hs is White at 66.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Randlett, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Pasture Hs?
Big Pasture Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.