Enrollment
298
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 400606029752
Byng Hs — Ada, OK
Federal NCES profile for Byng Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 59
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 8
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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byng Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Byng Hs reports 298 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 2 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 175 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Byng spends $11,008 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.4% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Byng Hs 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 50% | — | — |
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$11,008
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 175 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 298 Top 50% in Oklahoma — larger than 50% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400606029752
Student demographics
White 48.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.2%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.7
Students per counselor 175:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.6%
In-school suspensions 37
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byng, which includes Byng Hs.
$11,008
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 54.8%
Federal 17.8%
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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Byng Hs
How many students attend Byng Hs?
Byng Hs has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ada, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byng Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Byng Hs is 10.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byng Hs?
The largest demographic group at Byng Hs is White at 48.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ada, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byng Hs?
Byng Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.