- Enrollment
- 3,050
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owasso, OK
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Owasso 8th Grade Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402328029813
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Owasso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 782
- students enrolled
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr has class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owasso 8th Grade Ctr ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Owasso, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 402328029813 · Owasso, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 19.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Owasso Hs (3,050 students)
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owasso Hs
Owasso Hs
3,050 students
- This school 782
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr
782 students
- Owasso 7th Gra 718
Owasso 7th Grade Ctr
718 students
- Owasso 6th Gra 713
Owasso 6th Grade Ctr
713 students
- Lucille Elling 635
Lucille Ellingwood Morrow Es
635 students
- Stone Canyon E 585
Stone Canyon Es
585 students
What this shows Owasso 8th Grade Ctr reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owasso 8th Grade Ctr compares
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,409
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Owasso 8th Grade Ctr is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owasso reports $9,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owasso 8th Grade Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owasso Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owasso 7th Grade Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owasso 6th Grade Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucille Ellingwood Morrow Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Canyon Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owasso 8th Grade Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Owasso
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Owasso 8th Grade Ctr
How many students attend Owasso 8th Grade Ctr?
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr has 782 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owasso, OK. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owasso 8th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Owasso 8th Grade Ctr is 19.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owasso 8th Grade Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Owasso 8th Grade Ctr is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Owasso, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owasso 8th Grade Ctr?
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owasso 8th Grade Ctr rank among middle schools in Owasso?
By Resource Investment Index, Owasso 8th Grade Ctr ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Owasso, 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 Owasso on the city page.
What other schools are in Owasso?
Besides Owasso 8th Grade Ctr, Owasso also operates Owasso Hs (3,050 students), Owasso 7th Grade Ctr (718 students), and Owasso 6th Grade Ctr (713 students). See the Owasso district page for the complete list.