Enrollment
198
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marlow, OK
Central High Es
Federal NCES profile for Central High Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400717000281
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High Es earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Marlow · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 198
- students enrolled
Central High Es has class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High Es ranks #2 of 3 schools in Marlow, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High Es
Central High Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marlow, Oklahoma, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marlow's public schools, it stands alongside Marlow Es (702 students): Central High Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16:1).
Central High also operates Central High Hs (113 students) and Central High Ms (103 students) alongside Central High Es.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High Es compares
Central High Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$10,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 149 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Central High Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central High, which includes Central High Es.
$10,459
Per student
-17%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 53.5%
Federal 16.8%
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.
How Central High Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Marlow
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central High Es
How many students attend Central High Es?
Central High Es has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marlow, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High Es is 18:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High Es?
The largest demographic group at Central High Es is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Marlow, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High Es?
Central High Es has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High Es rank among schools in Marlow?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High Es ranks #2 of 3 schools in Marlow, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marlow on the city page.
Is Central High Es a good school?
Central High Es earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central High?
Besides Central High Es, Central High also operates Central High Hs (113 students) and Central High Ms (103 students). See the Central High district page for the complete list.
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