Enrollment
297
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk City, OK
Elk City Ms
Federal NCES profile for Elk City Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401074000496
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk City Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Elk City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 297
- students enrolled
Elk City Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk City Ms ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Elk City, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk City Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk City Ms
Elk City Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Elk City, Oklahoma, enrolling 297 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elk City also operates Elk City Es (729 students) and Elk City Hs (627 students) alongside Elk City 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 Elk City Ms compares
Elk City 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$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 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Elk City Ms is about as mixed as 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 Ms.
$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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk City Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk City Ies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk City Ms'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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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 14.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Elk City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk City Ms?
Elk City Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Elk City?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk City Ms ranks #5 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 Ms a good school?
Elk City Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Ms, Elk City also operates Elk City Es (729 students), Elk City Hs (627 students), and Elk City Ies (469 students). See the Elk City district page for the complete list.
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