Enrollment
256
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Luther, OK
Luther Ms
Federal NCES profile for Luther Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401863001949
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Luther · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 256
- students enrolled
Luther Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Luther, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther Ms
Luther Ms is a mid-sized elementary school in Luther, Oklahoma, enrolling 256 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 256 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 256 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Luther also operates Luther Es (342 students) and Luther Hs (217 students) alongside Luther Ms.
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 Luther Ms compares
Luther Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,382
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 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
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Luther Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Luther, which includes Luther Ms.
$10,382
Per student
-18%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 17.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 Luther Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Luther Ms
How many students attend Luther Ms?
Luther Ms has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Luther, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Ms is 17.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Ms?
The largest demographic group at Luther Ms is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Luther, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Ms?
Luther Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Luther Ms rank among public schools in Luther?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Luther, 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 Luther on the city page.
Is Luther Ms a good school?
Luther Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Luther?
Besides Luther Ms, Luther also operates Luther Es (342 students) and Luther Hs (217 students). See the Luther district page for the complete list.
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