Enrollment
1,243
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 401725000819
Lawton Hs — Lawton, OK
Federal NCES profile for Lawton Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 49
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawton Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lawton Hs reports 1,243 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 111.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% 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 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 13 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 192 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lawton spends $12,362 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.0% from local sources (property taxes), 47.0% from the state, and 26.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Lawton Hs 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,243 | top 97% | — | — |
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,362
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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 192 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,243 Top 97% in Oklahoma — larger than 3% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 111.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401725000819
Student demographics
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 16.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 29.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.5
Students per counselor 192:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.6%
In-school suspensions 278
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawton, which includes Lawton Hs.
$12,362
Per student
-13%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 47.0%
Federal 26.0%
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
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lawton Hs
How many students attend Lawton Hs?
Lawton Hs has 1,243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawton, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton Hs is 12.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 19% 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 Lawton Hs?
The largest demographic group at Lawton Hs is White at 29.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lawton, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton Hs?
Lawton Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.