Enrollment
946
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, OK
Elgin Es
Federal NCES profile for Elgin Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401071000493
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin Es earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 946
- students enrolled
Elgin Es has class sizes larger than 72% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Es ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elgin, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elgin Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elgin Es
Elgin Es is a large combined-grade school in Elgin, Oklahoma, enrolling 946 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 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 95% of state schools at 946 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Elgin spends $10,023 per pupil, 20% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elgin also operates Elgin Ms (799 students) and Elgin Hs (789 students) alongside Elgin 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 Elgin Es compares
Elgin 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$10,023
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Elgin Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elgin, which includes Elgin Es.
$10,023
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 43.8%
Federal 17.7%
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 Elgin Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin Es
How many students attend Elgin Es?
Elgin Es has 946 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Es is 17.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin Es?
The largest demographic group at Elgin Es is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Elgin, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin Es?
Elgin Es has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elgin Es rank among public schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Es ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
Is Elgin Es a good school?
Elgin Es earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Elgin?
Besides Elgin Es, Elgin also operates Elgin Ms (799 students) and Elgin Hs (789 students). See the Elgin district page for the complete list.
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