Enrollment
154
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nowata Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nowata Ms
Nowata Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Nowata, Oklahoma, enrolling 154 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% 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.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 154 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Nowata also operates Nowata Es (361 students) and Nowata Hs (188 students) alongside Nowata Ms.
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 Ms compares
Nowata Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,068
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nowata, which includes Nowata Ms.
$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 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nowata on the city page.
Is Nowata Ms a good school?
Nowata Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Ms, Nowata also operates Nowata Es (361 students) and Nowata Hs (188 students). See the Nowata district page for the complete list.
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