Enrollment
60
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401230002790
Fort Towson Jhs — Fort Towson, OK
Federal NCES profile for Fort Towson Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 25
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
District: Fort Towson · Oklahoma
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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Towson Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fort Towson Jhs reports 60 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fort Towson spends $19,018 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.8% from local sources (property taxes), 52.3% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), 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 Fort Towson Jhs 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 6% | — | — |
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
9:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 3% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,018
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 60 Top 6% in Oklahoma — larger than 94% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401230002790
Student demographics
White 46.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.7%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Towson, which includes Fort Towson Jhs.
$19,018
Per student
+34%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 52.3%
Federal 17.9%
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
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Towson Jhs
How many students attend Fort Towson Jhs?
Fort Towson Jhs has 60 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Towson, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Towson Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Towson Jhs is 9:1, which is 45% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Towson Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Fort Towson Jhs is White at 46.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fort Towson, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Towson Jhs?
Fort Towson Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) 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.