- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Guymon, OK
Prairie Es
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401359002669
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Es earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oklahoma schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Guymon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 454
- students enrolled
Prairie Es has class sizes larger than 87% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Es ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Guymon, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Prairie Es grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 401359002669 · Guymon, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 19.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Guymon Hs (865 students)
Prairie Es grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Prairie Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guymon Hs
Guymon Hs
865 students
- Central Jhs
Central Jhs
461 students
- This school
Prairie Es
454 students
- Academy Es
Academy Es
436 students
- North Park Es
North Park Es
424 students
- Homer Long Es 211
Homer Long Es
211 students
What this shows Prairie Es reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Es compares
Prairie Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,985
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 9.9%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Prairie Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
District finance for Guymon reports $9,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guymon Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Park Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homer Long Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Guymon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy Es
Standard public school
436 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
North Park Es
Standard public school
424 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Homer Long Es
Standard public school
211 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Northeast Es
Standard public school
124 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Es
How many students attend Prairie Es?
Prairie Es has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Guymon, OK. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Es is 19.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Es?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Es is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Guymon, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Es?
Prairie Es has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prairie Es rank among elementary schools in Guymon?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Es ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Guymon, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Guymon on the city page.
What other schools are in Guymon?
Besides Prairie Es, Guymon also operates Guymon Hs (865 students), Central Jhs (461 students), and Academy Es (436 students). See the Guymon district page for the complete list.