Enrollment
810
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400078702787 Charter school
John W Rex Charter Elementary — Oklahoma City, OK
Federal NCES profile for John W Rex Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
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: John W Rex Charter · 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W Rex Charter Elementary compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John W Rex Charter Elementary reports 810 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding John W Rex Charter spends $8,351 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.1% from local sources (property taxes), 76.1% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 3 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 John W Rex Charter Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 93% | — | — |
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
16:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
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
$8,351
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 810 Top 93% in Oklahoma — larger than 7% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 16:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400078702787
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 30.7%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for John W Rex Charter, which includes John W Rex Charter Elementary.
$8,351
Per student
-41%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-57%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.1%
State 76.1%
Federal 16.8%
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.
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Windsor Hills Es
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Northridge Es
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Wiley Post Es
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John W Rex Charter Elementary
How many students attend John W Rex Charter Elementary?
John W Rex Charter Elementary has 810 students enrolled. It is a other school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Rex Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Rex Charter Elementary is 16:1, which is 2% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W Rex Charter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John W Rex Charter Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Rex Charter Elementary?
John W Rex Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.