Enrollment
646
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edmond, OK
John Ross Es
Federal NCES profile for John Ross Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401059001946
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Ross Es earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #13 of 18
- schools in Edmond · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 646
- students enrolled
John Ross Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Ross Es ranks #13 of 18 schools in Edmond, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Ross Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Ross Es
John Ross Es is a large combined-grade school in Edmond, Oklahoma, enrolling 646 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Edmond spends $9,132 per pupil, 27% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edmond's public schools, it stands alongside Chisholm Es (854 students): John Ross Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.2:1).
Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students) and Memorial Hs (2,770 students) alongside John Ross Es.
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 John Ross Es compares
John Ross Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,132
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 8.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, John Ross Es is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmond, which includes John Ross Es.
$9,132
Per student
-27%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 30.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 John Ross Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Ross Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,774
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Edmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chisholm Es
Standard public school
854 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Frontier Es
Standard public school
809 students 18:1 students per teacher
Cross Timbers Es
Standard public school
795 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Irving Es
Standard public school
772 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
West Field Es
Standard public school
765 students 17:1 students per teacher
Northern Hills Es
Standard public school
708 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Ross Es
How many students attend John Ross Es?
John Ross Es has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edmond, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ross Es?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ross Es is 15.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% higher 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 John Ross Es?
The largest demographic group at John Ross Es is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Edmond, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Ross Es?
John Ross Es has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 John Ross Es rank among schools in Edmond?
By Resource Investment Index, John Ross Es ranks #13 of 18 schools in Edmond, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edmond on the city page.
Is John Ross Es a good school?
John Ross Es earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Edmond?
Besides John Ross Es, Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students), Memorial Hs (2,770 students), and North Hs (2,532 students). See the Edmond district page for the complete list.
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