Enrollment
708
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401059000478
Northern Hills Es — Edmond, OK
Federal NCES profile for Northern Hills Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 64
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)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Hills Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northern Hills Es reports 708 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 354 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edmond spends $10,713 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.9% from local sources (property taxes), 30.2% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Northern 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 90% | — | — |
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,713
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 354 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 708 Top 90% in Oklahoma — larger than 10% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401059000478
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 354:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmond, which includes Northern Hills Es.
$10,713
Per student
-24%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 30.2%
Federal 9.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,774
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
Similar other schools in Edmond
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West Field Es
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Will Rogers Es
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Hills Es
How many students attend Northern Hills Es?
Northern Hills Es has 708 students enrolled. It is a other school in Edmond, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Es is 18.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Hills Es?
The largest demographic group at Northern Hills Es is White at 53.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Edmond, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Hills Es?
Northern Hills Es has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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.