Enrollment
176
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400685001901
Okemah Ms — Okemah, OK
Federal NCES profile for Okemah Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 43
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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Okemah Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Okemah Ms reports 176 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 352 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Okemah spends $12,676 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.8% from local sources (property taxes), 51.3% from the state, and 25.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Okemah Ms 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 30% | — | — |
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,676
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 352 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 176 Top 30% in Oklahoma — larger than 70% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400685001901
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 41.5%
White 36.9%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 352:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.7%
In-school suspensions 42
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okemah, which includes Okemah Ms.
$12,676
Per student
-11%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 51.3%
Federal 25.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Okemah Ms
How many students attend Okemah Ms?
Okemah Ms has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Okemah, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okemah Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Okemah Ms is 16.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 2% higher 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 Okemah Ms?
The largest demographic group at Okemah Ms is American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Okemah, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okemah Ms?
Okemah Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.