Enrollment
843
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tulsa, OK
East Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 1/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403024029863
👥 S:T ratio 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Middle School earns 1/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oklahoma schools.
- #14 of 16
- middle schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 1
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 843
- students enrolled
East Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Middle School ranks #14 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Central Middle School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Central Middle School
East Central Middle School is a large middle school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 843 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Oklahoma schools and 54% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 94% of state schools at 843 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 58/100).
Its district draws 27.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tulsa's middle schools, it stands alongside Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students): East Central Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students) and East Central Hs (1,160 students) alongside East Central Middle School.
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 East Central Middle School compares
East Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 54% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 97% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,178
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, East Central Middle School is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulsa, which includes East Central Middle School.
$12,178
Per student
-3%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How East Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Tulsa
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
Standard public school
2,123 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Edison Preparatory Ms
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Middle School
Standard public school
782 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Monroe Demonstration Ms
Standard public school
657 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Ms
Standard public school
651 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers College Ms
Standard public school
646 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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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 24.8:1, which is 54% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 1/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does East Central Middle School rank among middle schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Middle School ranks #14 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tulsa on the city page.
Is East Central Middle School a good school?
East Central Middle School earns 1/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Tulsa?
Besides East Central Middle School, Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students), East Central Hs (1,160 students), and Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs (1,083 students). See the Tulsa district page for the complete list.
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