Enrollment
451
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bixby, OK
Central Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Central Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400450002748
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bixby · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 451
- students enrolled
Central Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bixby, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Intermediate School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Intermediate School
Central Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bixby, Oklahoma, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bixby spends $8,862 per pupil, 30% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bixby's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Intermediate (533 students): Central Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 20.5:1).
Bixby also operates Bixby Hs (2,405 students) and Bixby Ms (1,306 students) alongside Central Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Central Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,862
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 48.1%
Two or More 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Central Intermediate School is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bixby, which includes Central Intermediate School.
$8,862
Per student
-30%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bixby Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bixby North Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Bixby
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Intermediate School
How many students attend Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bixby, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School is 17.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Central Intermediate School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Bixby, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Bixby?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bixby, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bixby on the city page.
Is Central Intermediate School a good school?
Central Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Bixby?
Besides Central Intermediate School, Bixby also operates Bixby Hs (2,405 students), Bixby Ms (1,306 students), and West Elementary (757 students). See the Bixby district page for the complete list.
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