Enrollment
282
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlow Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlow Ms
Marlow Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Marlow, Oklahoma, enrolling 282 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Marlow spends $9,982 per pupil, 21% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marlow also operates Marlow Es (702 students) and Marlow Hs (371 students) alongside Marlow 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 Marlow Ms compares
Marlow 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,982
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlow, which includes Marlow Ms.
$9,982
Per student
-21%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 55.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marlow Ms a good school?
Marlow Ms earns 48/100 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 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.
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