Enrollment
280
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altus, OK
Navajo Es
Federal NCES profile for Navajo Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402118001052
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navajo Es earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Altus · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 280
- students enrolled
Navajo Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Es ranks #2 of 3 schools in Altus, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navajo Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Navajo Es
Navajo Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Altus, Oklahoma, enrolling 280 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 280 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 (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 849 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Navajo spends $9,884 per pupil, 22% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Altus's public schools, it stands alongside Altus Early Childhood Center (372 students): Navajo Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15.5:1).
Navajo also operates Navajo Hs (119 students) and Navajo Jhs (74 students) alongside Navajo Es.
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 Navajo Es compares
Navajo Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,884
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 15.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Navajo Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Navajo, which includes Navajo Es.
$9,884
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 60.4%
Federal 12.9%
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 Navajo Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Navajo Jhs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Navajo Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Altus
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Navajo Es
How many students attend Navajo Es?
Navajo Es has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altus, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navajo Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Navajo Es is 15.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% 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 Navajo Es?
The largest demographic group at Navajo Es is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Altus, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navajo Es?
Navajo Es has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Navajo Es rank among schools in Altus?
By Resource Investment Index, Navajo Es ranks #2 of 3 schools in Altus, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Altus on the city page.
Is Navajo Es a good school?
Navajo Es earns 42/100 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 Navajo?
Besides Navajo Es, Navajo also operates Navajo Hs (119 students) and Navajo Jhs (74 students). See the Navajo district page for the complete list.
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