Enrollment
558
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General Thomas P Stafford Elementary compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at General Thomas P Stafford Elementary
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Weatherford, Oklahoma, enrolling 558 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Weatherford spends $9,081 per pupil, 28% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Weatherford's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Intermediate School (365 students): General Thomas P Stafford Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 17.4:1).
Weatherford also operates Weatherford Hs (657 students) and East Intermediate School (365 students) alongside General Thomas P Stafford Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How General Thomas P Stafford Elementary compares
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weatherford, which includes General Thomas P Stafford Elementary.
$9,081
Per student
-28%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.9%
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.
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
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is General Thomas P Stafford Elementary a good school?
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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