Enrollment
297
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401074000496
Elk City Ms — Elk City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Elk City Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk City Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elk City Ms reports 297 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 297 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.8% 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 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Ms 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 50% | — | — |
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 297 Top 50% in Oklahoma — larger than 50% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401074000496
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 297:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk City, which includes Elk City Ms.
$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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elk City Ms
How many students attend Elk City Ms?
Elk City Ms has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk City Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk City Ms is 15.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk City Ms?
The largest demographic group at Elk City Ms is White at 59.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elk City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk City Ms?
Elk City Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.