Enrollment
614
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401035000457
Durant Ms — Durant, OK
Federal NCES profile for Durant Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 31
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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Durant Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Durant Ms reports 614 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 384 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Durant spends $11,078 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.4% from local sources (property taxes), 50.6% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 Durant Ms 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 86% | — | — |
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$11,078
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 384 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 614 Top 86% in Oklahoma — larger than 14% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401035000457
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.9%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.6
Students per counselor 384:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.5%
In-school suspensions 119
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Expulsions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durant, which includes Durant Ms.
$11,078
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 18.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Durant Ms
How many students attend Durant Ms?
Durant Ms has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durant, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durant Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Durant Ms is 17.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durant Ms?
The largest demographic group at Durant Ms is White at 46.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Durant, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durant Ms?
Durant Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) 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.