Enrollment
769
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethany, OK
Earl Harris Es
Federal NCES profile for Earl Harris Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400411000131
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Harris Es earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 769
- students enrolled
Earl Harris Es has class sizes larger than 84% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Harris Es ranks #3 of 6 schools in Bethany, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl Harris Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earl Harris Es
Earl Harris Es is a large combined-grade school in Bethany, Oklahoma, enrolling 769 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 92% of state schools at 769 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bethany spends $9,766 per pupil, 22% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bethany's public schools, it stands alongside Western Oaks Es (688 students): Earl Harris Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 16.8:1).
Bethany also operates Bethany Hs (558 students) and Bethany Ms (381 students) alongside Earl Harris 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 Earl Harris Es compares
Earl Harris 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$9,766
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Earl Harris Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethany, which includes Earl Harris Es.
$9,766
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 72.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 Earl Harris Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethany Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Children's Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Harris Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Bethany
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Western Oaks Es
Standard public school
688 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Overholser Es
Standard public school
584 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Apollo Es
Standard public school
509 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Es
Standard public school
335 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Children's Ctr
Standard public school
54 students 18:1 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 (~769 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Earl Harris Es
How many students attend Earl Harris Es?
Earl Harris Es has 769 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethany, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Harris Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Harris Es is 19.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Harris Es?
The largest demographic group at Earl Harris Es is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Bethany, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Harris Es?
Earl Harris Es has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Earl Harris Es rank among schools in Bethany?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Harris Es ranks #3 of 6 schools in Bethany, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethany on the city page.
Is Earl Harris Es a good school?
Earl Harris Es earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Bethany?
Besides Earl Harris Es, Bethany also operates Bethany Hs (558 students), Bethany Ms (381 students), and Children's Ctr (54 students). See the Bethany district page for the complete list.
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