- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Elk City Ms held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 401074000496 · Elk City, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk City Es (729 students)
Elk City Ms held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Elk City Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk City Es
Elk City Es
729 students
- Elk City Hs
Elk City Hs
627 students
- Elk City Ies
Elk City Ies
469 students
- This school
Elk City Ms
297 students
What this shows Elk City Ms reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk City Ms compares
Elk City Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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.
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
District finance for Elk City reports $9,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.