Enrollment
390
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400543000192
Briggs Public School — Tahlequah, OK
Federal NCES profile for Briggs Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 60
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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briggs Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Briggs Public School reports 390 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 390 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Briggs spends $11,186 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.1% from local sources (property taxes), 58.7% from the state, and 26.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), 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 Briggs Public School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 64% | — | — |
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
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
$11,186
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 390 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 390 Top 64% in Oklahoma — larger than 36% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400543000192
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 57.4%
Two or More 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
White 10.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 390:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.9%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Briggs, which includes Briggs Public School.
$11,186
Per student
-21%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 58.7%
Federal 26.1%
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.
Similar other schools in Tahlequah
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Grand View Public School
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Woodall Public School
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373 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sequoyah Es
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182 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Cherokee Immersion Charter Sch
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112 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Lowrey Public School
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100 students 10:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Briggs Public School
How many students attend Briggs Public School?
Briggs Public School has 390 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tahlequah, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briggs Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briggs Public School is 16.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briggs Public School?
The largest demographic group at Briggs Public School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tahlequah, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briggs Public School?
Briggs Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) 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.