- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marlow, OK
Marlow Ms
Federal NCES profile for Marlow Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401908000906
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlow Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Marlow · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 282
- students enrolled
Marlow Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlow Ms ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marlow, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Marlow Ms shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 401908000906 · Marlow, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlow Es (702 students)
Marlow Ms shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Marlow Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlow Es
Marlow Es
702 students
- Marlow Hs
Marlow Hs
371 students
- This school
Marlow Ms
282 students
What this shows Marlow Ms reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlow Ms compares
Marlow 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,339
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Marlow Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlow reports $9,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlow Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlow Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlow Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marlow Ms
How many students attend Marlow Ms?
Marlow Ms has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marlow, OK. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlow Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlow Ms is 14.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% 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 Marlow Ms?
The largest demographic group at Marlow Ms is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Marlow, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlow Ms?
Marlow Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Marlow Ms rank among public schools in Marlow?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlow Ms ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marlow, 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 Marlow on the city page.
What other schools are in Marlow?
Besides Marlow Ms, Marlow also operates Marlow Es (702 students) and Marlow Hs (371 students). See the Marlow district page for the complete list.