Enrollment
430
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401452000683
Hilldale Ms — Muskogee, OK
Federal NCES profile for Hilldale Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 38
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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilldale Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hilldale Ms reports 430 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 215 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hilldale spends $10,252 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.9% from local sources (property taxes), 56.3% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Hilldale Ms 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 70% | — | — |
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 430 Top 70% in Oklahoma — larger than 30% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401452000683
Student demographics
White 38.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.0%
Two or More 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 215:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.7%
In-school suspensions 48
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilldale, which includes Hilldale Ms.
$10,252
Per student
-28%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 56.3%
Federal 18.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Hilldale Ms
How many students attend Hilldale Ms?
Hilldale Ms has 430 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muskogee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilldale Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilldale Ms is 16.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilldale Ms?
The largest demographic group at Hilldale Ms is White at 38.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Muskogee, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilldale Ms?
Hilldale Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.