Enrollment
224
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Grove, OK
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401800000866
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 224
- students enrolled
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Locust Grove, OK.
School address
District: Locust Grove · Oklahoma
NCES ID 401800000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, enrolling 224 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 224 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (51%) and White (41%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Locust Grove also operates Locust Grove Hs (428 students) and Locust Grove Upper Es (286 students) alongside Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr.
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 Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr compares
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 51.3%
White 40.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Locust Grove, which includes Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr.
$12,117
Per student
-4%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 18.8%
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 Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Upper Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other 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 (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr
How many students attend Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr?
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Grove, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr is 14:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% 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 Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr is American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.3% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr?
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove on the city page.
Is Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr a good school?
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Locust Grove?
Besides Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr, Locust Grove also operates Locust Grove Hs (428 students), Locust Grove Upper Es (286 students), and Locust Grove Ms (239 students). See the Locust Grove district page for the complete list.
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