- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Locust Grove, OK
Locust Grove Ms
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401800000868
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Ms earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 239
- students enrolled
Locust Grove Ms has class sizes smaller than 88% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Locust Grove, OK.
School address
District: Locust Grove · Oklahoma
NCES ID 401800000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Locust Grove Ms shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 401800000868 · Locust Grove, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Locust Grove Hs (428 students)
Locust Grove Ms shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove Hs
428 students
- Locust Grove U
Locust Grove Upper Es
286 students
- This school
Locust Grove Ms
239 students
- Locust Grove E
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr
224 students
What this shows Locust Grove Ms reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Ms compares
Locust Grove Ms 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,026
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Locust Grove Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Locust Grove reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Grove Ms 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~239 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Ms is 11.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 24% 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 Ms?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Ms is American Indian / Alaska Native at 57.7% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Ms?
Locust Grove Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Locust Grove Ms rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Ms ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Locust Grove?
Besides Locust Grove Ms, Locust Grove also operates Locust Grove Hs (428 students), Locust Grove Upper Es (286 students), and Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr (224 students). See the Locust Grove district page for the complete list.