- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, OK
Nichols Upper Es
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Upper Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401986000943
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Upper Es earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 454
- students enrolled
Nichols Upper Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Upper Es ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Miami, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Nichols Upper Es held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 401986000943 · Miami, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Miami Hs (459 students)
Nichols Upper Es held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Nichols Upper Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Miami Hs
Miami Hs
459 students
- This school
Nichols Upper Es
454 students
- Miami Jr Hs
Miami Jr Hs
396 students
- Wilson Es
Wilson Es
250 students
- Washington Es
Washington Es
231 students
- Roosevelt Es
Roosevelt Es
207 students
What this shows Nichols Upper Es reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Upper Es compares
Nichols Upper Es held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Two or More 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Nichols Upper Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami reports $11,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Upper Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Jr Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Upper Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Miami
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Upper Es
How many students attend Nichols Upper Es?
Nichols Upper Es has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, OK. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Upper Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Upper Es is 14.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% 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 Nichols Upper Es?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Upper Es is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Miami, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Upper Es?
Nichols Upper Es has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nichols Upper Es rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Upper Es ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Miami, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami?
Besides Nichols Upper Es, Miami also operates Miami Hs (459 students), Miami Jr Hs (396 students), and Wilson Es (250 students). See the Miami district page for the complete list.