Enrollment
165
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 401980000941
Merritt Hs — Elk City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Merritt Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 36
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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Merritt Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Merritt Hs reports 165 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 165 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Merritt spends $11,958 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.4% from local sources (property taxes), 37.6% from the state, and 19.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Merritt Hs 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 28% | — | — |
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
17:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,958
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 165 Top 28% in Oklahoma — larger than 72% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401980000941
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 165:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.5%
In-school suspensions 58
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Merritt, which includes Merritt Hs.
$11,958
Per student
-16%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 37.6%
Federal 19.0%
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
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Merritt Hs
How many students attend Merritt Hs?
Merritt Hs has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Merritt Hs is 17:1, which is 4% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merritt Hs?
The largest demographic group at Merritt Hs is White at 78.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elk City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merritt Hs?
Merritt Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 5 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.