Enrollment
1,087
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawton, OK
Eisenhower Ms
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401725002679
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lawton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,087
- students enrolled
Eisenhower Ms has class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lawton, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower Ms
Eisenhower Ms is a large middle school in Lawton, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,087 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 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 97% of state schools at 1,087 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 (28%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 26.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 240 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,087 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lawton's middle schools, it stands alongside Central Ms (955 students): Eisenhower Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 15.9:1).
Lawton also operates Eisenhower Hs (1,466 students) and Macarthur Hs (1,253 students) alongside Eisenhower Ms.
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 Eisenhower Ms compares
Eisenhower Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$11,292
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 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 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 17.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 27.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.7, Eisenhower Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawton, which includes Eisenhower Ms.
$11,292
Per student
-10%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 47.0%
Federal 26.0%
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.
How Eisenhower Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawton Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Lawton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,087 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Ms
How many students attend Eisenhower Ms?
Eisenhower Ms has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawton, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Ms is 18.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Ms?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Ms is White at 27.5% of enrollment, in Lawton, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Ms?
Eisenhower Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Eisenhower Ms rank among middle schools in Lawton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Ms ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lawton, 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 Lawton on the city page.
Is Eisenhower Ms a good school?
Eisenhower Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Lawton?
Besides Eisenhower Ms, Lawton also operates Eisenhower Hs (1,466 students), Macarthur Hs (1,253 students), and Freedom Es (1,251 students). See the Lawton district page for the complete list.
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