Enrollment
209
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401489000702
Holly Creek Public School — Broken Bow, OK
Federal NCES profile for Holly Creek Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 71
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
District: Holly Creek · Oklahoma
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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holly Creek Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Holly Creek Public School reports 209 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 209 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Holly Creek spends $12,604 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.8% from local sources (property taxes), 57.8% from the state, and 25.4% 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 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 Holly Creek 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 35% | — | — |
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,604
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 209 Top 35% in Oklahoma — larger than 65% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401489000702
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Two or More 19.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 209:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.5%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holly Creek, which includes Holly Creek Public School.
$12,604
Per student
-11%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 57.8%
Federal 25.4%
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.
Similar other schools in Broken Bow
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
387 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lukfata Public School
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363 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Battiest Es
Standard public school
142 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Glover Public School
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57 students 18:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Holly Creek Public School
How many students attend Holly Creek Public School?
Holly Creek Public School has 209 students enrolled. It is a other school in Broken Bow, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Creek Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Creek Public School is 16.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Creek Public School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Creek Public School is White at 52.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Broken Bow, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Creek Public School?
Holly Creek Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) 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.