Enrollment
157
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 402358002883
Pawhuska Ms — Pawhuska, OK
Federal NCES profile for Pawhuska Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 40
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 →
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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pawhuska Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pawhuska Ms reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 476 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pawhuska spends $17,044 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 37.8% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), 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 Pawhuska Ms 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,044
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 476 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 157 Top 26% in Oklahoma — larger than 74% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 21.7:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402358002883
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.4%
Two or More 26.5%
White 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 476:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.2%
In-school suspensions 33
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Expulsions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pawhuska, which includes Pawhuska Ms.
$17,044
Per student
+20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pawhuska Ms
How many students attend Pawhuska Ms?
Pawhuska Ms has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pawhuska, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska Ms is 21.7:1, which is 32% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pawhuska Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pawhuska Ms is American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pawhuska, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pawhuska Ms?
Pawhuska Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) 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.