Enrollment
843
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 403024029863
East Central Middle School — Tulsa, OK
Federal NCES profile for East Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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
29:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Central Middle School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Central Middle School reports 843 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% 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 82% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tulsa spends $15,015 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.1% from local sources (property taxes), 29.9% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 East Central Middle School 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 77% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 94% | — | — |
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
29:1
students per teacher
— 77% above state mean
Top 98% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,015
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 843 Top 94% in Oklahoma — larger than 6% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 29:1 +77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403024029863
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
African American 13.3%
White 8.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulsa, which includes East Central Middle School.
$15,015
Per student
+6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 27.1%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
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Frequently asked questions about East Central Middle School
How many students attend East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Middle School is 29:1, which is 77% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Central Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tulsa, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.