Enrollment
409
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400756002374
Bill Wallace Ec Ctr — Chickasha, OK
Federal NCES profile for Bill Wallace Ec Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 38
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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bill Wallace Ec Ctr compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bill Wallace Ec Ctr reports 409 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% 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 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 409 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chickasha spends $13,820 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.8% from local sources (property taxes), 45.5% from the state, and 21.7% 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 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 Bill Wallace Ec Ctr 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 67% | — | — |
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,820
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 409 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 409 Top 67% in Oklahoma — larger than 33% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400756002374
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Two or More 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 409:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chickasha, which includes Bill Wallace Ec Ctr.
$13,820
Per student
-3%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 21.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bill Wallace Ec Ctr
How many students attend Bill Wallace Ec Ctr?
Bill Wallace Ec Ctr has 409 students enrolled. It is a other school in Chickasha, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bill Wallace Ec Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Bill Wallace Ec Ctr is 19.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bill Wallace Ec Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Bill Wallace Ec Ctr is White at 56.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chickasha, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bill Wallace Ec Ctr?
Bill Wallace Ec Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) 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.