- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcalester, OK
Emerson Es
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401944000918
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Es earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Mcalester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 217
- students enrolled
Emerson Es has class sizes larger than 77% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Es ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester, OK.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
217 on latest CCD 401944000918 · Mcalester, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcalester Hs (982 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Emerson Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcalester Hs
Mcalester Hs
982 students
- Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Es
535 students
- Puterbaugh Ms
Puterbaugh Ms
439 students
- Parker Interme
Parker Intermediate Ctr
437 students
- This school 217
Emerson Es
217 students
- William Gay Ec 186
William Gay Ec Ctr
186 students
What this shows Emerson Es reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Es compares
Emerson Es vs Oklahoma and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,325
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcalester reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcalester Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Puterbaugh Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker Intermediate Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Gay Ec Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Es
How many students attend Emerson Es?
Emerson Es has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcalester, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Es is 18.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Es?
Emerson Es has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Emerson Es rank among elementary schools in Mcalester?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Es ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mcalester on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcalester?
Besides Emerson Es, Mcalester also operates Mcalester Hs (982 students), Will Rogers Es (535 students), and Puterbaugh Ms (439 students). See the Mcalester district page for the complete list.