Enrollment
886
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Broken Arrow, OK
Oliver Ms
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400549002095
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Ms earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Broken Arrow · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 886
- students enrolled
Oliver Ms has class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Ms ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, OK.
School address
District: Broken Arrow · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400549002095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oliver Ms
Oliver Ms is a large middle school in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, enrolling 886 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Oklahoma schools and 34% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 95% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Broken Arrow spends $8,755 per pupil, 30% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 283 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 886 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Broken Arrow's middle schools, it stands alongside Union 8th Grade Ctr (1,100 students): Oliver Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 18:1).
Broken Arrow also operates Broken Arrow Hs (4,802 students) and Broken Arrow Freshman Academy (1,276 students) alongside Oliver 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 Oliver Ms compares
Oliver 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$8,755
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 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 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 13.7%
African American 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Oliver Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broken Arrow, which includes Oliver Ms.
$8,755
Per student
-30%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 41.9%
Federal 15.5%
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 Oliver Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broken Arrow Freshman Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oneta Ridge Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Childers Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,802
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,276
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Broken Arrow
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Union 8th Grade Ctr
Standard public school
1,100 students 18:1 students per teacher
Centennial Ms
Standard public school
1,060 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Oneta Ridge Ms
Standard public school
938 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Childers Ms
Standard public school
812 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Sequoyah Ms
Standard public school
642 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oliver Ms
How many students attend Oliver Ms?
Oliver Ms has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Broken Arrow, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Ms is 21.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Ms?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Ms is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Broken Arrow, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Ms?
Oliver Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oliver Ms rank among middle schools in Broken Arrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Ms ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Broken Arrow on the city page.
Is Oliver Ms a good school?
Oliver Ms earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Broken Arrow?
Besides Oliver Ms, Broken Arrow also operates Broken Arrow Hs (4,802 students), Broken Arrow Freshman Academy (1,276 students), and Centennial Ms (1,060 students). See the Broken Arrow district page for the complete list.
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