Enrollment
370
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400606029751
Byng Jhs — Ada, OK
Federal NCES profile for Byng Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 31
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
14.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byng Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Byng Jhs reports 370 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 218 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.6% 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 50/100 (C-), 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 Byng Jhs 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 61% | — | — |
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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 218 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 370 Top 61% in Oklahoma — larger than 39% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400606029751
Student demographics
White 41.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.4%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.7
Students per counselor 218:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.6%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byng, which includes Byng Jhs.
$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
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Similar other schools in Ada
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Homer Es
Standard public school
502 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Vanoss Es
Standard public school
410 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Ada Ec Ctr
Standard public school
360 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Francis Es
Standard public school
201 students 17.1:1 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 Byng Jhs
How many students attend Byng Jhs?
Byng Jhs has 370 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ada, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byng Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Byng Jhs is 14.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 10% 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 Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Byng Jhs is White at 41.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ada, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byng Jhs?
Byng Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) 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.