- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawton, OK
Lawton Hs
Federal NCES profile for Lawton Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 401725000819
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawton Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lawton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 1,243
- students enrolled
Lawton Hs has class sizes smaller than 91% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Hs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lawton, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Lawton Hs shrank from 1,417 students in 2022-23 to 1,332 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 111.8 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 401725000819 · Lawton, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,243 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Hs (1,466 students)
Lawton Hs shrank from 1,417 students in 2022-23 to 1,332 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 111.8 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Lawton Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Hs
Eisenhower Hs
1,466 students
- Macarthur Hs
Macarthur Hs
1,253 students
- Freedom Es
Freedom Es
1,251 students
- This school
Lawton Hs
1,243 students
- Eisenhower Ms
Eisenhower Ms
1,087 students
- Central Ms
Central Ms
955 students
What this shows Lawton Hs reports 1,243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawton Hs compares
Lawton Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,243 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,243
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$11,526
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Lawton Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawton reports $11,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawton Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawton Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Lawton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,417 (2022-23) → 1,332 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton Hs is 11.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 29% 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 Lawton Hs?
The largest demographic group at Lawton Hs is White at 29.4% of enrollment, in Lawton, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton Hs?
Lawton Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lawton Hs rank among high schools in Lawton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Hs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lawton, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lawton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawton?
Besides Lawton Hs, Lawton also operates Eisenhower Hs (1,466 students), Macarthur Hs (1,253 students), and Freedom Es (1,251 students). See the Lawton district page for the complete list.