Enrollment
499
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402277001872
Nichols Hills Es — Nichols Hills, OK
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Hills Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 17
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
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nichols Hills Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nichols Hills Es reports 499 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 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 250 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oklahoma City spends $14,864 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.0% from local sources (property taxes), 32.9% from the state, and 34.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), 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 Nichols Hills 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 77% | — | — |
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
33.1%
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
$14,864
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 499 Top 77% in Oklahoma — larger than 23% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402277001872
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
White 28.5%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 250:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.1%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oklahoma City, which includes Nichols Hills Es.
$14,864
Per student
+5%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 32.9%
Federal 34.2%
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
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nichols Hills Es
How many students attend Nichols Hills Es?
Nichols Hills Es has 499 students enrolled. It is a other school in Nichols Hills, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Hills Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Hills Es 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 Nichols Hills Es?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Hills Es is Hispanic or Latino at 29.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nichols Hills, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Hills Es?
Nichols Hills Es has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) 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.