Enrollment
406
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ardmore, OK
Plainview Primary Es
Federal NCES profile for Plainview Primary Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402424001277
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview Primary Es earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ardmore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 406
- students enrolled
Plainview Primary Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview Primary Es ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ardmore, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plainview Primary Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plainview Primary Es
Plainview Primary Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ardmore, Oklahoma, enrolling 406 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Plainview spends $10,075 per pupil, 20% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ardmore's public schools, it stands alongside Will Rogers Es (324 students): Plainview Primary Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
Plainview also operates Plainview Hs (433 students) and Plainview Ms (366 students) alongside Plainview Primary 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 Plainview Primary Es compares
Plainview Primary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,075
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Plainview Primary Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainview, which includes Plainview Primary Es.
$10,075
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 43.5%
Federal 13.2%
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 Plainview Primary Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainview Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainview Intermediate Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview Primary Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Ardmore
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Plainview Primary Es
How many students attend Plainview Primary Es?
Plainview Primary Es has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ardmore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview Primary Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview Primary Es is 14.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 8% 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 Plainview Primary Es?
The largest demographic group at Plainview Primary Es is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Ardmore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview Primary Es?
Plainview Primary Es has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Plainview Primary Es rank among schools in Ardmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview Primary Es ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ardmore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ardmore on the city page.
Is Plainview Primary Es a good school?
Plainview Primary Es earns 47/100 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 Plainview?
Besides Plainview Primary Es, Plainview also operates Plainview Hs (433 students), Plainview Ms (366 students), and Plainview Intermediate Es (363 students). See the Plainview district page for the complete list.
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