Enrollment
240
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401962000934
Medford Es — Medford, OK
Federal NCES profile for Medford Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 63
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
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
11.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medford Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Medford Es reports 240 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 120 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Medford spends $67,529 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.9% from local sources (property taxes), 14.3% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), 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 Medford Es 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
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
$67,529
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 120 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 240 Top 41% in Oklahoma — larger than 59% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401962000934
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 120:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.0%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford, which includes Medford Es.
$67,529
Per student
+376%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
+246%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.9%
State 14.3%
Federal 8.8%
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
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Medford Es
How many students attend Medford Es?
Medford Es has 240 students enrolled. It is a other school in Medford, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medford Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Medford Es is 11.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 25% 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 Medford Es?
The largest demographic group at Medford Es is White at 78.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Medford, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medford Es?
Medford Es has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) 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.