- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norman, OK
Irving Ms
Federal NCES profile for Irving Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402172001073
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Norman · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 727
- students enrolled
Irving Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Ms ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Norman, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Irving Ms shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 402172001073 · Norman, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman North Hs (2,400 students)
Irving Ms shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Irving Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman North H
Norman North Hs
2,400 students
- Norman Hs
Norman Hs
2,100 students
- Whittier Ms
Whittier Ms
1,108 students
- Dimensions Aca 738
Dimensions Academy
738 students
- This school 727
Irving Ms
727 students
- Longfellow Ms 708
Longfellow Ms
708 students
What this shows Irving Ms reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Ms compares
Irving Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,223
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 18.0%
African American 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Irving Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norman reports $10,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irving Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimensions Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Norman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Whittier Ms
Standard public school
1,108 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Ms
Standard public school
708 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alcott Ms
Standard public school
708 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Little Axe Ms
Standard public school
267 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Ms
How many students attend Irving Ms?
Irving Ms has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norman, OK. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Ms is 14.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% 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 Irving Ms?
The largest demographic group at Irving Ms is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Norman, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Ms?
Irving Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Irving Ms rank among middle schools in Norman?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Ms ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Norman, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norman on the city page.
What other schools are in Norman?
Besides Irving Ms, Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students), Norman Hs (2,100 students), and Whittier Ms (1,108 students). See the Norman district page for the complete list.