- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bristow, OK
Bristow Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bristow 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 400546002083
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristow Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bristow · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 348
- students enrolled
Bristow Ms has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristow Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bristow, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Bristow Ms shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 400546002083 · Bristow, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristow Hs (495 students)
Bristow Ms shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Bristow Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bristow Hs
Bristow Hs
495 students
- Edison Es
Edison Es
468 students
- Collins Es
Collins Es
374 students
- This school
Bristow Ms
348 students
What this shows Bristow Ms reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristow Ms compares
Bristow Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.4%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Bristow Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bristow reports $11,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bristow Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristow Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collins Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristow Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bristow Ms
How many students attend Bristow Ms?
Bristow Ms has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bristow, OK. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristow Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristow Ms is 13.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristow Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bristow Ms is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Bristow, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristow Ms?
Bristow Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bristow Ms rank among public schools in Bristow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristow Ms ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bristow, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bristow?
Besides Bristow Ms, Bristow also operates Bristow Hs (495 students), Edison Es (468 students), and Collins Es (374 students). See the Bristow district page for the complete list.