Enrollment
175
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingfisher, OK
Heritage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401656002724
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Kingfisher · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 175
- students enrolled
Heritage Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kingfisher, OK.
School address
District: Kingfisher · Oklahoma
NCES ID 401656002724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Elementary compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, enrolling 175 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 175 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kingfisher's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kingfisher Upper Elementary (263 students): Heritage Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Kingfisher also operates Kingfisher Hs (401 students) and Kingfisher Upper Elementary (263 students) alongside Heritage 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 Heritage Elementary compares
Heritage 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,377
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 16.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Heritage Elementary is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingfisher, which includes Heritage Elementary.
$14,377
Per student
+14%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 48.5%
Federal 14.9%
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 Heritage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingfisher Upper Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmour Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingfisher Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingfisher
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 (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has 175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingfisher, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Kingfisher, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Heritage Elementary rank among public schools in Kingfisher?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kingfisher, 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 Kingfisher on the city page.
Is Heritage Elementary a good school?
Heritage Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Kingfisher?
Besides Heritage Elementary, Kingfisher also operates Kingfisher Hs (401 students), Kingfisher Upper Elementary (263 students), and Gilmour Es (254 students). See the Kingfisher district page for the complete list.
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