Enrollment
361
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nowata, OK
Nowata Es
Federal NCES profile for Nowata Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402193001093
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nowata Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Nowata · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
Nowata Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nowata Es ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nowata, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nowata Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nowata Es
Nowata Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nowata, Oklahoma, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Two or More (27%) (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nowata also operates Nowata Hs (188 students) and Nowata Ms (154 students) alongside Nowata 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 Nowata Es compares
Nowata 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$11,068
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 36.9%
Two or More 27.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Nowata Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nowata, which includes Nowata Es.
$11,068
Per student
-12%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 46.0%
Federal 17.8%
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 Nowata Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nowata Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nowata Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nowata Es
How many students attend Nowata Es?
Nowata Es has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nowata, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nowata Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Nowata Es is 14.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 8% lower 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 Nowata Es?
The largest demographic group at Nowata Es is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Nowata, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nowata Es?
Nowata Es has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Nowata Es rank among public schools in Nowata?
By Resource Investment Index, Nowata Es ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nowata, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nowata on the city page.
Is Nowata Es a good school?
Nowata Es earns 50/100 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 Nowata?
Besides Nowata Es, Nowata also operates Nowata Hs (188 students) and Nowata Ms (154 students). See the Nowata district page for the complete list.
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