Enrollment
876
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Del City, OK
Del City Ms
Federal NCES profile for Del City Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401995002671
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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
Del City Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Del City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 876
- students enrolled
Del City Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del City Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Del City, OK.
School address
District: Midwest City-Del City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 401995002671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del City Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del City Ms
Del City Ms is a large middle school in Del City, Oklahoma, enrolling 876 students.
At 15.9:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 95% of state schools at 876 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 433 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 876 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Midwest City-Del City also operates Midwest City Hs (1,293 students) and Del City Hs (1,180 students) alongside Del City 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 Del City Ms compares
Del City 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$10,146
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
White 18.6%
Two or More 16.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Del City Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midwest City-Del City, which includes Del City Ms.
$10,146
Per student
-19%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 47.7%
Federal 20.0%
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 Del City Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Albert Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwest City Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Albert Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del City Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~876 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Del City Ms
How many students attend Del City Ms?
Del City Ms has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Del City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del City Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Del City Ms is 15.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% higher 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 Del City Ms?
The largest demographic group at Del City Ms is African American at 38.7% of enrollment, in Del City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del City Ms?
Del City Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Del City Ms rank among public schools in Del City?
By Resource Investment Index, Del City Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Del City, 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 Del City on the city page.
Is Del City Ms a good school?
Del City Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Midwest City-Del City?
Besides Del City Ms, Midwest City-Del City also operates Midwest City Hs (1,293 students), Del City Hs (1,180 students), and Carl Albert Hs (1,087 students). See the Midwest City-Del City district page for the complete list.
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