- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oklahoma City, OK
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402277002326
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 15
- middle schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 84
- students enrolled
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) has class sizes smaller than 99% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) ranks #2 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277002326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 402277002326 · Oklahoma City, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 4.4:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 84
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)
84 students
What this shows Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) compares
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 73% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hefner Ms
Standard public school
869 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Ms
Standard public school
838 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carl Albert Ms
Standard public school
834 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe South Ms
Standard public school
738 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brink Jhs
Standard public school
668 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Jhs
Standard public school
605 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~84 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) has 84 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is 4.4:1, which is 73% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 72% 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 Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) rank among middle schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms) ranks #2 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oklahoma City?
Besides Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms), Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.