Enrollment
810
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oklahoma City, OK
John W Rex Charter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John W Rex Charter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400078702787Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W Rex Charter Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oklahoma schools.
- #5 of 77
- schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 810
- students enrolled
John W Rex Charter Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks #5 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: John W Rex Charter · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400078702787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W Rex Charter Elementary compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at John W Rex Charter Elementary
John W Rex Charter Elementary is a large charter combined-grade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 93% of state schools at 810 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (31%) (diversity index 74/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding John W Rex Charter spends $8,307 per pupil, 34% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oklahoma City's public schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School Elementary (14,019 students): John W Rex Charter Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.2:1).
John W Rex Charter is a single-school charter district, so John W Rex Charter Elementary operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 W Rex Charter Elementary compares
John W Rex Charter Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,307
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, John W Rex Charter Elementary is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for John W Rex Charter, which includes John W Rex Charter Elementary.
$8,307
Per student
-34%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School Elementary
Standard public school
14,019 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hilldale Es
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hills Es
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Es
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Wiley Post Es
Standard public school
678 students 17.8:1 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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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 public 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 17.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Rex Charter Elementary?
John W Rex Charter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John W Rex Charter Elementary rank among schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks #5 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
Is John W Rex Charter Elementary a good school?
John W Rex Charter Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 John W Rex Charter?
None; John W Rex Charter is a single-school charter district, and John W Rex Charter Elementary is its only campus.
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