- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sallisaw, OK
Central Es
Federal NCES profile for Central Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400714000279
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Es earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sallisaw · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 329
- students enrolled
Central Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Es ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sallisaw, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Central Es grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 400714000279 · Sallisaw, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hs (166 students)
Central Es grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
How Central Es compares
Central Es is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,854
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.5%
White 29.5%
Two or More 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Central Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Sallisaw
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Es
How many students attend Central Es?
Central Es has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sallisaw, OK. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Es is 14.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 9% 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 Central Es?
The largest demographic group at Central Es is American Indian / Alaska Native at 32.5% of enrollment, in Sallisaw, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Es?
Central Es has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Central Es rank among schools in Sallisaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Es ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sallisaw, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sallisaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Central?
Besides Central Es, Central also operates Central Hs (166 students). See the Central district page for the complete list.