Enrollment
955
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401725002393
Central Ms — Lawton, OK
Federal NCES profile for Central Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 27
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)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Ms reports 955 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 318 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lawton spends $12,362 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.0% from local sources (property taxes), 47.0% from the state, and 26.0% 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 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 Central Ms 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 95% | — | — |
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,362
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 955 Top 95% in Oklahoma — larger than 5% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401725002393
Student demographics
White 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 16.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 29.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 318:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.2%
In-school suspensions 133
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawton, which includes Central Ms.
$12,362
Per student
-13%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 47.0%
Federal 26.0%
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
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central Ms
How many students attend Central Ms?
Central Ms has 955 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawton, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Ms is 16.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Ms?
The largest demographic group at Central Ms is White at 29.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lawton, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Ms?
Central Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) 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.