Enrollment
968
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tulsa, OK
Ellen Ochoa Es
Federal NCES profile for Ellen Ochoa Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403060002850
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellen Ochoa Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #40 of 63
- schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 968
- students enrolled
Ellen Ochoa Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Ochoa Es ranks #40 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellen Ochoa Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellen Ochoa Es
Ellen Ochoa Es is a large combined-grade school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 968 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 96% of state schools at 968 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tulsa's public schools, it stands alongside Northwest Es (959 students): Ellen Ochoa Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.7:1).
Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students) and Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students) alongside Ellen Ochoa Es.
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 Ellen Ochoa Es compares
Ellen Ochoa Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$10,730
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
African American 10.7%
White 9.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Ellen Ochoa Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union, which includes Ellen Ochoa Es.
$10,730
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 37.7%
Federal 14.3%
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 Ellen Ochoa Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Hs Freshman Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union 8th Grade Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellen Ochoa Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Tulsa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northwest Es
Standard public school
959 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kendall-Whittier Es
Standard public school
825 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Southeast Es
Standard public school
817 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Skelly Es
Standard public school
775 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Disney Es
Standard public school
724 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Es
Standard public school
647 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~968 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ellen Ochoa Es
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Es?
Ellen Ochoa Es has 968 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Es is 16.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellen Ochoa Es?
The largest demographic group at Ellen Ochoa Es is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen Ochoa Es?
Ellen Ochoa Es has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Ellen Ochoa Es rank among schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen Ochoa Es ranks #40 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tulsa on the city page.
Is Ellen Ochoa Es a good school?
Ellen Ochoa Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Union?
Besides Ellen Ochoa Es, Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students), Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students), and Union Hs Freshman Academy (1,242 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.
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