Enrollment
267
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401788000103
Little Axe Ms — Norman, OK
Federal NCES profile for Little Axe Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 80
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: Little Axe · 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Axe Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Little Axe Ms reports 267 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 267 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Little Axe spends $12,596 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.7% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 22.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Little Axe Ms 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 46% | — | — |
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,596
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 267 Top 46% in Oklahoma — larger than 54% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401788000103
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Two or More 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 267:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.2%
In-school suspensions 72
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Axe, which includes Little Axe Ms.
$12,596
Per student
-11%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 54.8%
Federal 22.5%
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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Little Axe Ms
How many students attend Little Axe Ms?
Little Axe Ms has 267 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norman, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Axe Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Axe Ms is 13.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 15% 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 Little Axe Ms?
The largest demographic group at Little Axe Ms is White at 51.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norman, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Axe Ms?
Little Axe Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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.