Enrollment
154
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402216001097
Oak Grove Public School — Cushing, OK
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oak Grove Public School reports 154 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oak Grove spends $10,186 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.9% from local sources (property taxes), 53.4% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Grove Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,186
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 154 Top 25% in Oklahoma — larger than 75% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402216001097
Student demographics
White 76.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Grove, which includes Oak Grove Public School.
$10,186
Per student
-28%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.4%
Federal 19.7%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Public School
How many students attend Oak Grove Public School?
Oak Grove Public School has 154 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cushing, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Public School is 14.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Public School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Public School is White at 76.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cushing, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Public School?
Oak Grove Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.