- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durant, OK
Durant Ms
Federal NCES profile for Durant Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401035000457
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durant Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Durant · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 614
- students enrolled
Durant Ms has class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durant Ms ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Durant, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Durant Ms held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 401035000457 · Durant, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Durant Hs (1,036 students)
Durant Ms held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Durant Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durant Hs
Durant Hs
1,036 students
- This school
Durant Ms
614 students
- Durant Interme
Durant Intermediate Es
532 students
- Northwest Heig
Northwest Heights Es
514 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary School
500 students
- Washington Irv
Washington Irving Es
436 students
What this shows Durant Ms reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durant Ms compares
Durant Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$10,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Durant Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durant reports $10,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Durant Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Intermediate Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Heights Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durant Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Durant
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durant Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Durant Ms is 18.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durant Ms?
The largest demographic group at Durant Ms is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Durant, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durant Ms?
Durant Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durant Ms rank among public schools in Durant?
By Resource Investment Index, Durant Ms ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Durant, 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 Durant on the city page.
What other schools are in Durant?
Besides Durant Ms, Durant also operates Durant Hs (1,036 students), Durant Intermediate Es (532 students), and Northwest Heights Es (514 students). See the Durant district page for the complete list.