Enrollment
469
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk City, OK
Elk City Ies
Federal NCES profile for Elk City Ies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401074000498
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk City Ies earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Elk City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 469
- students enrolled
Elk City Ies has class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk City Ies ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Elk City, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk City Ies compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk City Ies
Elk City Ies is a mid-sized elementary school in Elk City, Oklahoma, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 469 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Elk City spends $9,437 per pupil, 25% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elk City also operates Elk City Es (729 students) and Elk City Hs (627 students) alongside Elk City Ies.
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 Elk City Ies compares
Elk City Ies on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,437
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Elk City Ies is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk City, which includes Elk City Ies.
$9,437
Per student
-25%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Elk City Ies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk City Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk City Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk City Ies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elk City Ies
How many students attend Elk City Ies?
Elk City Ies has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk City Ies?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk City Ies is 17.4:1, which is 8% 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 Elk City Ies?
The largest demographic group at Elk City Ies is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Elk City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk City Ies?
Elk City Ies has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elk City Ies rank among public schools in Elk City?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk City Ies ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Elk City, 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 Elk City on the city page.
Is Elk City Ies a good school?
Elk City Ies earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Elk City?
Besides Elk City Ies, Elk City also operates Elk City Es (729 students), Elk City Hs (627 students), and Elk City Ms (297 students). See the Elk City district page for the complete list.
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