Enrollment
239
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 401800000868
Locust Grove Ms — Locust Grove, OK
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 73
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: Locust Grove · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locust Grove Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Locust Grove Ms reports 239 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 239 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Locust Grove spends $14,066 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.6% from the state, and 18.8% 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 Locust Grove 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 41% | — | — |
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,066
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 239 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 239 Top 41% in Oklahoma — larger than 59% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401800000868
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 57.7%
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 239:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.9%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Locust Grove, which includes Locust Grove Ms.
$14,066
Per student
-1%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Ms
How many students attend Locust Grove Ms?
Locust Grove Ms has 239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Locust Grove, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Ms is 13.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 18% 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 Locust Grove Ms?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Ms is American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Locust Grove, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Ms?
Locust Grove 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.