Enrollment
157
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pawhuska, OK
Pawhuska Es
Federal NCES profile for Pawhuska Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402358001251
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pawhuska Es earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pawhuska · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 157
- students enrolled
Pawhuska Es has class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pawhuska Es ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pawhuska, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pawhuska Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pawhuska Es
Pawhuska Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, enrolling 157 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (40%) and White (26%) (diversity index 70/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pawhuska spends $15,457 per pupil, 23% above the Oklahoma average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pawhuska also operates Pawhuska Hs (183 students) and Indian Camp Es (182 students) alongside Pawhuska Es.
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 Pawhuska Es compares
Pawhuska Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 39.9%
White 25.7%
Two or More 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Pawhuska Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pawhuska, which includes Pawhuska Es.
$15,457
Per student
+23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 37.8%
Federal 17.9%
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.
How Pawhuska Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawhuska Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Camp Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pawhuska Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pawhuska Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pawhuska Es
How many students attend Pawhuska Es?
Pawhuska Es has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pawhuska, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska Es is 17.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pawhuska Es?
The largest demographic group at Pawhuska Es is American Indian / Alaska Native at 39.9% of enrollment, in Pawhuska, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pawhuska Es?
Pawhuska Es has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pawhuska Es rank among public schools in Pawhuska?
By Resource Investment Index, Pawhuska Es ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pawhuska, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pawhuska on the city page.
Is Pawhuska Es a good school?
Pawhuska Es earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Pawhuska?
Besides Pawhuska Es, Pawhuska also operates Pawhuska Hs (183 students), Indian Camp Es (182 students), and Pawhuska Ms (157 students). See the Pawhuska district page for the complete list.
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