Enrollment
95
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402343001244
Paoli Es — Paoli, OK
Federal NCES profile for Paoli Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 68/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 100
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 →
The verdict
Paoli Es earns a B- Resource Investment Index (68/100), with class sizes smaller than 98% of Oklahoma schools.
- B-
- Resource Index · 68/100
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 95
- students enrolled
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
8.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paoli Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Paoli Es reports 95 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% 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 15.7:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 317 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Paoli spends $15,881 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $12,594 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 31.3% from local sources (property taxes), 46.3% from the state, and 22.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-), 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 Paoli Es 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 49% | 16.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
8 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 95% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
95 larger than 10% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,881
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 317 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 95 Top 13% in Oklahoma — larger than 87% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 8.3:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402343001244
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 15.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.7%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 317:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paoli, which includes Paoli Es.
$15,881
Per student
+26%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 46.3%
Federal 22.4%
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
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Paoli Es
How many students attend Paoli Es?
Paoli Es has 95 students enrolled. It is a other school in Paoli, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paoli Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Paoli Es is 8.3:1, which is 49% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paoli Es?
The largest demographic group at Paoli Es is White at 48.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Paoli, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paoli Es?
Paoli Es has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-) 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.
Is Paoli Es a good school?
Paoli Es earns a B- Resource Investment Index (68/100), with class sizes smaller than 98% of Oklahoma schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.