Enrollment
288
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chickasha, OK
Chickasha Ms
Federal NCES profile for Chickasha Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400756002342
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chickasha Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Chickasha · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 288
- students enrolled
Chickasha Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasha Ms ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Chickasha, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chickasha Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chickasha Ms
Chickasha Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Chickasha, Oklahoma, enrolling 288 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 288 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chickasha also operates Chickasha Hs (745 students) and Grand Avenue Es (475 students) alongside Chickasha Ms.
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 Chickasha Ms compares
Chickasha Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,648
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 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 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 18.4%
African American 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Chickasha Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chickasha, which includes Chickasha Ms.
$10,648
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 21.7%
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 Chickasha Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasha Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Avenue Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bill Wallace Ec Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chickasha Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chickasha Ms
How many students attend Chickasha Ms?
Chickasha Ms has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chickasha, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chickasha Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Chickasha Ms is 15.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 3% 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 Chickasha Ms?
The largest demographic group at Chickasha Ms is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Chickasha, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chickasha Ms?
Chickasha Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Chickasha Ms rank among public schools in Chickasha?
By Resource Investment Index, Chickasha Ms ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Chickasha, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chickasha on the city page.
Is Chickasha Ms a good school?
Chickasha Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Chickasha?
Besides Chickasha Ms, Chickasha also operates Chickasha Hs (745 students), Grand Avenue Es (475 students), and Bill Wallace Ec Ctr (409 students). See the Chickasha district page for the complete list.
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