- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nowata, OK
Nowata Ms
Federal NCES profile for Nowata Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402193001095
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nowata Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nowata · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 154
- students enrolled
Nowata Ms has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nowata Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nowata, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Nowata Ms held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 402193001095 · Nowata, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 14:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Nowata Es (361 students)
Nowata Ms held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Nowata Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nowata Es
Nowata Es
361 students
- Nowata Hs
Nowata Hs
188 students
- This school
Nowata Ms
154 students
What this shows Nowata Ms reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nowata Ms compares
Nowata Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 33.8%
Two or More 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Nowata Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nowata Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nowata Ms'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nowata Ms
How many students attend Nowata Ms?
Nowata Ms has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nowata, OK. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nowata Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Nowata Ms is 14:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% 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 Ms?
The largest demographic group at Nowata Ms is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in Nowata, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nowata Ms?
Nowata Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Nowata Ms rank among public schools in Nowata?
By Resource Investment Index, Nowata Ms ranks #3 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 Ms, Nowata also operates Nowata Es (361 students) and Nowata Hs (188 students). See the Nowata district page for the complete list.