Enrollment
247
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enid, OK
Chisholm Ms
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402178002105
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Enid · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 247
- students enrolled
Chisholm Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Ms ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Enid, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chisholm Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chisholm Ms
Chisholm Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Enid, Oklahoma, enrolling 247 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 247 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Chisholm spends $9,397 per pupil, 25% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Enid's middle schools, it stands alongside Dewitt Waller Ms (735 students): Chisholm Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 19.3:1).
Chisholm also operates Chisholm Es (528 students) and Chisholm Hs (320 students) alongside Chisholm 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 Chisholm Ms compares
Chisholm 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$9,397
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Chisholm Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chisholm, which includes Chisholm Ms.
$9,397
Per student
-25%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.9%
Federal 9.7%
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 Chisholm Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Enid
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Ms
How many students attend Chisholm Ms?
Chisholm Ms has 247 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enid, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Ms is 14.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 8% 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 Chisholm Ms?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Ms is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Enid, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Ms?
Chisholm Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Chisholm Ms rank among middle schools in Enid?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Ms ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Enid, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Enid on the city page.
Is Chisholm Ms a good school?
Chisholm Ms earns 52/100 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 Chisholm?
Besides Chisholm Ms, Chisholm also operates Chisholm Es (528 students) and Chisholm Hs (320 students). See the Chisholm district page for the complete list.
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