- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Idabel Ms held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 401537000724 · Idabel, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Idabel Hs (428 students)
Idabel Ms held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Idabel Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idabel Hs
Idabel Hs
428 students
- Central Es
Central Es
347 students
- Idabel Primary
Idabel Primary South Es
260 students
- This school
Idabel Ms
242 students
What this shows Idabel Ms reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idabel Ms compares
Idabel Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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.
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
District finance for Idabel reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.