- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 402688001404 · Sand Springs, OK Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Page Hs (1,716 students)
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles Page H
Charles Page Hs
1,716 students
- Clyde Boyd Ms
Clyde Boyd Ms
1,046 students
- This school 505
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy
505 students
- Angus Valley E 419
Angus Valley Es
419 students
- Garfield Es 409
Garfield Es
409 students
- Pratt Es 388
Pratt Es
388 students
What this shows Northwoods Fine Arts Academy reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwoods Fine Arts Academy compares
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,242
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
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.
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
District finance for Sand Springs reports $10,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,046
- 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.
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 (~505 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.