Enrollment
324
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskogee, OK
Pershing Es
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402097001039
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Muskogee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 324
- students enrolled
Pershing Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Es ranks #4 of 5 schools in Muskogee, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pershing Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pershing Es
Pershing Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskogee, Oklahoma, enrolling 324 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Two or More (36%) and White (21%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 324 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Muskogee's public schools, it stands alongside Hilldale Lower Es (952 students): Pershing Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Muskogee also operates Muskogee Hs (1,045 students) and 8th and 9th Grade Academy (595 students) alongside Pershing 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 Pershing Es compares
Pershing 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,601
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 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
Two or More 35.5%
White 21.3%
African American 17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Two or More at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Pershing Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskogee, which includes Pershing Es.
$11,601
Per student
-8%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 38.8%
Federal 27.1%
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 Pershing Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| 8th and 9th Grade Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| 6th and 7th Grade Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sadler Arts Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Muskogee
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hilldale Lower Es
Standard public school
952 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
8th and 9th Grade Academy
Standard public school
595 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Muskogee Ec Ctr
Standard public school
290 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Oklahoma Schl for the Blind Es
Special-education school
14 students
Similar other 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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pershing Es
How many students attend Pershing Es?
Pershing Es has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskogee, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Es is 17.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Es?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Es is Two or More at 35.5% of enrollment, in Muskogee, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Es?
Pershing Es has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pershing Es rank among schools in Muskogee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Es ranks #4 of 5 schools in Muskogee, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskogee on the city page.
Is Pershing Es a good school?
Pershing Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Muskogee?
Besides Pershing Es, Muskogee also operates Muskogee Hs (1,045 students), 8th and 9th Grade Academy (595 students), and 6th and 7th Grade Academy (551 students). See the Muskogee district page for the complete list.
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