Enrollment
505
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sand Springs, OK
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northwoods Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402688001404
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Sand Springs · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 505
- students enrolled
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Fine Arts Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sand Springs, OK.
School address
District: Sand Springs · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402688001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwoods Fine Arts Academy compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwoods Fine Arts Academy
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, enrolling 505 students.
At 15.8:1, 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.
Enrollment of 505 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Two or More (26%) (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sand Springs spends $10,092 per pupil, 20% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sand Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garfield Es (409 students): Northwoods Fine Arts Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 15.7:1).
Sand Springs also operates Charles Page Hs (1,716 students) and Clyde Boyd Ms (1,046 students) alongside Northwoods Fine Arts Academy.
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 Northwoods Fine Arts Academy compares
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,092
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 45.9%
Two or More 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Northwoods Fine Arts Academy is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sand Springs, which includes Northwoods Fine Arts Academy.
$10,092
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 52.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Northwoods Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Page Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clyde Boyd Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angus Valley Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pratt Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwoods Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Sand Springs
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northwoods Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Northwoods Fine Arts Academy?
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sand Springs, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Fine Arts Academy is 15.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% 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 Northwoods Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northwoods Fine Arts Academy is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Sand Springs, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwoods Fine Arts Academy?
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwoods Fine Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Sand Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Fine Arts Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs on the city page.
Is Northwoods Fine Arts Academy a good school?
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Sand Springs?
Besides Northwoods Fine Arts Academy, Sand Springs also operates Charles Page Hs (1,716 students), Clyde Boyd Ms (1,046 students), and Angus Valley Es (419 students). See the Sand Springs district page for the complete list.
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