Enrollment
590
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tulsa, OK
Darnaby Es
Federal NCES profile for Darnaby Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403060001911
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darnaby Es earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools.
- #14 of 63
- schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 590
- students enrolled
Darnaby Es has class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darnaby Es ranks #14 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darnaby Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Darnaby Es
Darnaby Es is a large combined-grade school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 686 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Tulsa's public schools, it stands alongside Ellen Ochoa Es (968 students): Darnaby Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students) and Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students) alongside Darnaby Es.
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 Darnaby Es compares
Darnaby Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,730
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 9.7%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Darnaby Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union, which includes Darnaby Es.
$10,730
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 37.7%
Federal 14.3%
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 Darnaby Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Hs Freshman Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union 8th Grade Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darnaby Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Tulsa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ellen Ochoa Es
Standard public school
968 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Es
Standard public school
959 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kendall-Whittier Es
Standard public school
825 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Southeast Es
Standard public school
817 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Skelly Es
Standard public school
775 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Disney Es
Standard public school
724 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Darnaby Es
How many students attend Darnaby Es?
Darnaby Es has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darnaby Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Darnaby Es is 18.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darnaby Es?
The largest demographic group at Darnaby Es is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darnaby Es?
Darnaby Es has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Darnaby Es rank among schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Darnaby Es ranks #14 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tulsa on the city page.
Is Darnaby Es a good school?
Darnaby Es earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Union?
Besides Darnaby Es, Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students), Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students), and Union Hs Freshman Academy (1,242 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.
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