Enrollment
244
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401089000504
Empire Es — Duncan, OK
Federal NCES profile for Empire Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Empire Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Empire Es reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 567 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Empire spends $11,369 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 57.4% from the state, and 19.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Empire Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,369
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 567 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 244 Top 42% in Oklahoma — larger than 58% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401089000504
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 567:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Empire, which includes Empire Es.
$11,369
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 19.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Empire Es
How many students attend Empire Es?
Empire Es has 244 students enrolled. It is a other school in Duncan, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empire Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Empire Es is 18.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Empire Es?
The largest demographic group at Empire Es is White at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Duncan, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empire Es?
Empire Es has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.