Enrollment
242
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Idabel, OK
Idabel Ms
Federal NCES profile for Idabel Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401537000724
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idabel Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Idabel · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 242
- students enrolled
Idabel Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idabel Ms ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Idabel, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idabel Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idabel Ms
Idabel Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Idabel, Oklahoma, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 242 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by African American (25%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 81/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 30.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 66 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 242 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Idabel also operates Idabel Hs (428 students) and Central Es (347 students) alongside Idabel Ms.
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 Idabel Ms compares
Idabel Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,870
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 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
African American 25.2%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 18.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
Largest group: African American at 25.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.8, Idabel Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idabel, which includes Idabel Ms.
$11,870
Per student
-6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 50.9%
Federal 30.9%
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 Idabel Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idabel Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idabel Primary South Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idabel Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle 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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Idabel Ms
How many students attend Idabel Ms?
Idabel Ms has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Idabel, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idabel Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Idabel Ms is 14.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% 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 Idabel Ms?
The largest demographic group at Idabel Ms is African American at 25.2% of enrollment, in Idabel, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idabel Ms?
Idabel Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Idabel Ms rank among public schools in Idabel?
By Resource Investment Index, Idabel Ms ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Idabel, 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 Idabel on the city page.
Is Idabel Ms a good school?
Idabel Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Idabel?
Besides Idabel Ms, Idabel also operates Idabel Hs (428 students), Central Es (347 students), and Idabel Primary South Es (260 students). See the Idabel district page for the complete list.
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