- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weatherford, OK
Burcham Es
Federal NCES profile for Burcham Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403207029660
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burcham Es earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 362
- students enrolled
Burcham Es has class sizes smaller than 87% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burcham Es ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Weatherford, OK.
School address
District: Weatherford · Oklahoma
NCES ID 403207029660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Burcham Es held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 403207029660 · Weatherford, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Weatherford Hs (657 students)
Burcham Es held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Burcham Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weatherford Hs
Weatherford Hs
657 students
- General Thomas
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary
558 students
- East Intermedi
East Intermediate School
365 students
- This school
Burcham Es
362 students
- Weatherford Ms
Weatherford Ms
326 students
What this shows Burcham Es reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burcham Es compares
Burcham Es held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,674
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Burcham Es is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
District finance for Weatherford reports $9,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burcham Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Thomas P Stafford Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weatherford Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burcham Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burcham Es
How many students attend Burcham Es?
Burcham Es has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weatherford, OK. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burcham Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Burcham Es is 12.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 23% 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 Burcham Es?
The largest demographic group at Burcham Es is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Weatherford, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burcham Es?
Burcham Es has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Burcham Es rank among public schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Burcham Es ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Weatherford, 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 Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Weatherford?
Besides Burcham Es, Weatherford also operates Weatherford Hs (657 students), General Thomas P Stafford Elementary (558 students), and East Intermediate School (365 students). See the Weatherford district page for the complete list.