Enrollment
782
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owasso 8th Grade Ctr compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owasso 8th Grade Ctr
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr is a large middle school in Owasso, Oklahoma, enrolling 782 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 86% of Oklahoma schools and 22% 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 92% of state schools at 782 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Owasso spends $8,593 per pupil, 32% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Owasso's middle schools, it stands alongside Owasso 7th Grade Ctr (718 students): Owasso 8th Grade Ctr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 17.5:1).
Owasso also operates Owasso Hs (3,050 students) and Owasso 7th Grade Ctr (718 students) alongside Owasso 8th Grade Ctr.
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 Owasso 8th Grade Ctr compares
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,593
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owasso, which includes Owasso 8th Grade Ctr.
$8,593
Per student
-32%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 39.0%
Federal 12.7%
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.
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
- 3,050
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Owasso 8th Grade Ctr a good school?
Owasso 8th Grade Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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