Enrollment
959
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tulsa, OK
Northwest Es
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401572002859
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Es earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #8 of 63
- schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 959
- students enrolled
Northwest Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Es ranks #8 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Es
Northwest Es is a large combined-grade school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 959 students.
At 15.7:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 96% of state schools at 959 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 80/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jenks spends $9,851 per pupil, 22% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tulsa's public schools, it stands alongside Ellen Ochoa Es (968 students): Northwest Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.4:1).
Jenks also operates Jenks Hs (3,655 students) and Jenks Ms (1,924 students) alongside Northwest 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 Northwest Es compares
Northwest 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,851
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 29.3%
Asian 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 12.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Largest group: White at 29.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.8, Northwest Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jenks, which includes Northwest Es.
$9,851
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 33.6%
Federal 11.3%
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 Northwest Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenks Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenks Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenks West Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenks East Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenks West Intermediate Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,655
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,356
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Tulsa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ellen Ochoa Es
Standard public school
968 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Kendall-Whittier Es
Standard public school
825 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Southeast Es
Standard public school
817 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Skelly Es
Standard public school
775 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Disney Es
Standard public school
724 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Es
Standard public school
647 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Es
How many students attend Northwest Es?
Northwest Es has 959 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Es is 15.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 0% higher 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 Northwest Es?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Es is White at 29.3% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Es?
Northwest Es has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Northwest Es rank among schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Es ranks #8 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tulsa on the city page.
Is Northwest Es a good school?
Northwest Es earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Jenks?
Besides Northwest Es, Jenks also operates Jenks Hs (3,655 students), Jenks Ms (1,924 students), and Jenks West Es (1,871 students). See the Jenks district page for the complete list.
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