Enrollment
409
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 402961029610
Cross Timbers Es — Tecumseh, OK
Federal NCES profile for Cross Timbers Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 49
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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cross Timbers Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cross Timbers Es reports 409 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 409 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tecumseh spends $10,937 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 61.5% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cross Timbers Es 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 67% | — | — |
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$10,937
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 409 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 409 Top 67% in Oklahoma — larger than 33% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402961029610
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Two or More 21.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 409:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.5%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh, which includes Cross Timbers Es.
$10,937
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 61.5%
Federal 21.4%
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
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cross Timbers Es
How many students attend Cross Timbers Es?
Cross Timbers Es has 409 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Tecumseh, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Timbers Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Timbers Es is 14.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 8% 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 Cross Timbers Es?
The largest demographic group at Cross Timbers Es is White at 51.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tecumseh, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Timbers Es?
Cross Timbers Es has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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.