Enrollment
213
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401656002929
Kingfisher Junior High School — Kingfisher, OK
Federal NCES profile for Kingfisher Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 72
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: Kingfisher · 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingfisher Junior High School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kingfisher Junior High School reports 213 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 248 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kingfisher spends $18,242 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.6% from local sources (property taxes), 48.5% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 4 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 Kingfisher Junior High 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 36% | — | — |
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$18,242
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 248 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 213 Top 36% in Oklahoma — larger than 64% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401656002929
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 248:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.3%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingfisher, which includes Kingfisher Junior High School.
$18,242
Per student
+29%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 48.5%
Federal 14.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kingfisher Junior High School
How many students attend Kingfisher Junior High School?
Kingfisher Junior High School has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingfisher, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingfisher Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingfisher Junior High School is 13.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 16% lower 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 Kingfisher Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Kingfisher Junior High School is White at 58.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kingfisher, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingfisher Junior High School?
Kingfisher Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.