- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weatherford, OK
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for General Thomas P Stafford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 403207001774
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 558
- students enrolled
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Thomas P Stafford Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Weatherford, OK.
School address
District: Weatherford · Oklahoma
NCES ID 403207001774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 403207001774 · Weatherford, OK Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Weatherford Hs (657 students)
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weatherford Hs
Weatherford Hs
657 students
- This school
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary
558 students
- East Intermedi
East Intermediate School
365 students
- Burcham Es
Burcham Es
362 students
- Weatherford Ms
Weatherford Ms
326 students
What this shows General Thomas P Stafford Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Thomas P Stafford Elementary compares
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, General Thomas P Stafford Elementary is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weatherford reports $9,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Thomas P Stafford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burcham Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weatherford Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Thomas P Stafford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Weatherford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about General Thomas P Stafford Elementary
How many students attend General Thomas P Stafford Elementary?
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weatherford, OK. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Thomas P Stafford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at General Thomas P Stafford Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Thomas P Stafford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at General Thomas P Stafford Elementary is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Weatherford, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Thomas P Stafford Elementary?
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 General Thomas P Stafford Elementary rank among public schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, General Thomas P Stafford Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Weatherford, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Weatherford?
Besides General Thomas P Stafford Elementary, Weatherford also operates Weatherford Hs (657 students), East Intermediate School (365 students), and Burcham Es (362 students). See the Weatherford district page for the complete list.