Enrollment
454
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blanchard, OK
Blanchard Ms
Federal NCES profile for Blanchard Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400468002240
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanchard Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Blanchard · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 454
- students enrolled
Blanchard Ms has class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchard Ms ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Blanchard, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blanchard Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blanchard Ms
Blanchard Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Blanchard, Oklahoma, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Blanchard spends $8,554 per pupil, 32% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 454 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Blanchard's middle schools, it stands alongside Bridge Creek Ms (458 students): Blanchard Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 21.8:1).
Blanchard also operates Blanchard Hs (773 students) and Blanchard Es (543 students) alongside Blanchard 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 Blanchard Ms compares
Blanchard 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,554
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 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 67.0%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Blanchard Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blanchard, which includes Blanchard Ms.
$8,554
Per student
-32%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 50.5%
Federal 14.7%
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.
How Blanchard Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Intermediate Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanchard Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Blanchard
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blanchard Ms
How many students attend Blanchard Ms?
Blanchard Ms has 454 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blanchard, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Ms is 18.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanchard Ms?
The largest demographic group at Blanchard Ms is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Blanchard, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanchard Ms?
Blanchard Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Blanchard Ms rank among public schools in Blanchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchard Ms ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Blanchard, 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 Blanchard on the city page.
Is Blanchard Ms a good school?
Blanchard Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Blanchard?
Besides Blanchard Ms, Blanchard also operates Blanchard Hs (773 students), Blanchard Es (543 students), and Blanchard Intermediate Es (460 students). See the Blanchard district page for the complete list.
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