Enrollment
152
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400729002375
Chandler Jhs — Chandler, OK
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 51
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chandler Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chandler Jhs reports 152 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 152 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chandler spends $10,799 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.7% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Chandler 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 25% | — | — |
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,799
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 152 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 152 Top 25% in Oklahoma — larger than 75% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400729002375
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Two or More 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 152:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler, which includes Chandler Jhs.
$10,799
Per student
-24%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 17.9%
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
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Chandler Jhs
How many students attend Chandler Jhs?
Chandler Jhs has 152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chandler, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Jhs is 14.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 9% 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 Chandler Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Jhs is White at 61.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chandler, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Jhs?
Chandler Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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.