Enrollment
460
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401593000749
Justus-Tiawah Public School — Claremore, OK
Federal NCES profile for Justus-Tiawah Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
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: Justus-Tiawah · 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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Justus-Tiawah Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Justus-Tiawah Public School reports 460 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Justus-Tiawah spends $11,247 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.0% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Justus-Tiawah Public School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 73% | — | — |
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$11,247
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
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 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 460 Top 73% in Oklahoma — larger than 27% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401593000749
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Two or More 28.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.7%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Justus-Tiawah, which includes Justus-Tiawah Public School.
$11,247
Per student
-21%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 38.6%
Federal 10.4%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Justus-Tiawah Public School
How many students attend Justus-Tiawah Public School?
Justus-Tiawah Public School has 460 students enrolled. It is a other school in Claremore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justus-Tiawah Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Justus-Tiawah Public School is 16.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 2% 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 Justus-Tiawah Public School?
The largest demographic group at Justus-Tiawah Public School is White at 48.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Claremore, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justus-Tiawah Public School?
Justus-Tiawah Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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.