Enrollment
263
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingfisher, OK
Kingfisher Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kingfisher Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401656029858
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingfisher Upper Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oklahoma schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kingfisher · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 263
- students enrolled
Kingfisher Upper Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingfisher Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kingfisher, OK.
School address
District: Kingfisher · Oklahoma
NCES ID 401656029858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingfisher Upper Elementary compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingfisher Upper Elementary
Kingfisher Upper Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, enrolling 263 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
Among Kingfisher's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heritage Elementary (175 students): Kingfisher Upper Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.5:1).
Kingfisher also operates Kingfisher Hs (401 students) and Gilmour Es (254 students) alongside Kingfisher Upper Elementary.
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 Kingfisher Upper Elementary compares
Kingfisher Upper 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,377
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Kingfisher Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingfisher, which includes Kingfisher Upper Elementary.
$14,377
Per student
+14%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Kingfisher Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmour Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingfisher Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingfisher Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingfisher
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kingfisher Upper Elementary
How many students attend Kingfisher Upper Elementary?
Kingfisher Upper Elementary has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingfisher, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingfisher Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingfisher Upper Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingfisher Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kingfisher Upper Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Kingfisher, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingfisher Upper Elementary?
Kingfisher Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kingfisher Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Kingfisher?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingfisher Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kingfisher, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingfisher on the city page.
Is Kingfisher Upper Elementary a good school?
Kingfisher Upper Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Kingfisher?
Besides Kingfisher Upper Elementary, Kingfisher also operates Kingfisher Hs (401 students), Gilmour Es (254 students), and Kingfisher Junior High School (213 students). See the Kingfisher district page for the complete list.
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