Enrollment
500
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Durant, OK
George Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401035029856
👥 S:T ratio 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Durant · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 500
- students enrolled
George Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Durant, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elementary School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Durant, Oklahoma, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 500 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Durant spends $9,745 per pupil, 23% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Durant's elementary schools, it stands alongside Durant Intermediate Es (532 students): George Washington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 13:1).
Durant also operates Durant Hs (1,036 students) and Durant Ms (614 students) alongside George Washington Elementary School.
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 George Washington Elementary School compares
George Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,745
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.
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 49.0%
Two or More 19.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, George Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durant, which includes George Washington Elementary School.
$9,745
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 George Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Intermediate Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Heights Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Durant
3 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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary School
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Durant, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Durant, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does George Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Durant?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Durant, 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 Durant on the city page.
Is George Washington Elementary School a good school?
George Washington Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Durant?
Besides George Washington Elementary School, Durant also operates Durant Hs (1,036 students), Durant Ms (614 students), and Durant Intermediate Es (532 students). See the Durant district page for the complete list.
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