Enrollment
607
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 402469002124
Ponca City West Ms — Ponca City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Ponca City West Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 3
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
District: Ponca City · Oklahoma
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)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ponca City West Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ponca City West Ms reports 607 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 248 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ponca City spends $13,159 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.7% from local sources (property taxes), 37.8% from the state, and 19.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ponca City West 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 86% | — | — |
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$13,159
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 248 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 607 Top 86% in Oklahoma — larger than 14% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402469002124
Student demographics
White 51.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 248:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.0%
In-school suspensions 157
Out-of-school suspensions 163
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ponca City, which includes Ponca City West Ms.
$13,159
Per student
-7%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 19.5%
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
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ponca City West Ms
How many students attend Ponca City West Ms?
Ponca City West Ms has 607 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ponca City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponca City West Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponca City West Ms is 16.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponca City West Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ponca City West Ms is White at 51.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ponca City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponca City West Ms?
Ponca City West Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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.