- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tulsa, OK
Kendall-Whittier Es
Federal NCES profile for Kendall-Whittier Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403024002249
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kendall-Whittier Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools.
- #40 of 63
- schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 825
- students enrolled
Kendall-Whittier Es has class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kendall-Whittier Es ranks #40 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kendall-Whittier Es held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 403024002249 · Tulsa, OK Other · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students)
Kendall-Whittier Es held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Kendall-Whittier Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booker T. Wash
Booker T. Washington Hs
1,302 students
- East Central H
East Central Hs
1,160 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
1,083 students
- Memorial Hs
Memorial Hs
1,005 students
- Nathan Hale Hs
Nathan Hale Hs
995 students
- This school
Kendall-Whittier Es
825 students
What this shows Kendall-Whittier Es reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kendall-Whittier Es compares
Kendall-Whittier Es held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$11,873
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 16.2%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Kendall-Whittier Es is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulsa reports $11,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kendall-Whittier Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Central Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kendall-Whittier Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Tulsa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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968 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Es
Standard public school
959 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Southeast Es
Standard public school
817 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Skelly Es
Standard public school
775 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Disney Es
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Rosa Parks Es
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647 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~825 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kendall-Whittier Es
How many students attend Kendall-Whittier Es?
Kendall-Whittier Es has 825 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tulsa, OK. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kendall-Whittier Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Kendall-Whittier Es is 17.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kendall-Whittier Es?
The largest demographic group at Kendall-Whittier Es is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kendall-Whittier Es?
Kendall-Whittier Es has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kendall-Whittier Es rank among schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kendall-Whittier Es ranks #40 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tulsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulsa?
Besides Kendall-Whittier Es, Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students), East Central Hs (1,160 students), and Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs (1,083 students). See the Tulsa district page for the complete list.