Enrollment
652
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400762002691
Nicoma Park Ms — Choctaw, OK
Federal NCES profile for Nicoma Park Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 31
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: Choctaw-Nicoma Park · 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)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicoma Park Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nicoma Park Ms reports 652 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 326 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Choctaw-Nicoma Park spends $10,789 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.3% from the state, and 16.1% 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 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 Nicoma Park Ms 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 88% | — | — |
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$10,789
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 652 Top 88% in Oklahoma — larger than 12% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400762002691
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 326:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.6%
In-school suspensions 137
Out-of-school suspensions 139
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Choctaw-Nicoma Park, which includes Nicoma Park Ms.
$10,789
Per student
-24%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 16.1%
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
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- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nicoma Park Ms
How many students attend Nicoma Park Ms?
Nicoma Park Ms has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Choctaw, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicoma Park Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicoma Park Ms is 15.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 0% higher 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 Nicoma Park Ms?
The largest demographic group at Nicoma Park Ms is White at 60.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Choctaw, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicoma Park Ms?
Nicoma Park Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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.