- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nowata, OK
Nowata Hs
Federal NCES profile for Nowata Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402193001094
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nowata Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nowata · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 188
- students enrolled
Nowata Hs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nowata Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nowata, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Nowata Hs shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 402193001094 · Nowata, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Nowata Es (361 students)
Nowata Hs shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Nowata Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nowata Es
Nowata Es
361 students
- This school
Nowata Hs
188 students
- Nowata Ms
Nowata Ms
154 students
What this shows Nowata Hs reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nowata Hs compares
Nowata Hs is a shrinking 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
36.2%
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
$11,812
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.6%
White 29.8%
Two or More 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Nowata Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nowata reports $11,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nowata Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nowata Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nowata Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nowata Hs
How many students attend Nowata Hs?
Nowata Hs has 188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nowata, OK. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nowata Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Nowata Hs 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 Nowata Hs?
The largest demographic group at Nowata Hs is American Indian / Alaska Native at 34.6% of enrollment, in Nowata, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nowata Hs?
Nowata Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nowata Hs rank among public schools in Nowata?
By Resource Investment Index, Nowata Hs ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Nowata?
Besides Nowata Hs, Nowata also operates Nowata Es (361 students) and Nowata Ms (154 students). See the Nowata district page for the complete list.