Enrollment
102
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401410000665
Haywood Public School — Mcalester, OK
Federal NCES profile for Haywood Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haywood Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Haywood Public School reports 102 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% 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 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Haywood spends $17,282 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.1% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 24.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 3 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 Haywood Public School 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 39% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 15% | — | — |
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
10:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$17,282
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 102 Top 15% in Oklahoma — larger than 85% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401410000665
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Two or More 34.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.5%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haywood, which includes Haywood Public School.
$17,282
Per student
+22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 35.5%
Federal 24.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Haywood Public School
How many students attend Haywood Public School?
Haywood Public School has 102 students enrolled. It is a other school in McAlester, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haywood Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haywood Public School is 10:1, which is 39% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 37% 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 Haywood Public School?
The largest demographic group at Haywood Public School is White at 44.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in McAlester, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haywood Public School?
Haywood Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.