Enrollment
627
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 401074000495
Elk City Hs — Elk City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Elk City Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 30
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
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)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk City Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elk City Hs reports 627 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 314 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elk City spends $11,274 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.4% from local sources (property taxes), 50.5% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Elk City Hs 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 87% | — | — |
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,274
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 627 Top 87% in Oklahoma — larger than 13% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401074000495
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 314:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 32
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk City, which includes Elk City Hs.
$11,274
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 50.5%
Federal 19.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elk City Hs
How many students attend Elk City Hs?
Elk City Hs has 627 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk City Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk City Hs is 17.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk City Hs?
The largest demographic group at Elk City Hs is White at 60.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elk City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk City Hs?
Elk City Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.