Enrollment
132
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kiefer, OK
Rongey Ms
Federal NCES profile for Rongey Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401650002371
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rongey Ms earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kiefer · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 132
- students enrolled
Rongey Ms has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rongey Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kiefer, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rongey Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rongey Ms
Rongey Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Kiefer, Oklahoma, enrolling 132 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kiefer spends $9,188 per pupil, 27% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kiefer also operates Kiefer Es (559 students) and Kiefer Hs (309 students) alongside Rongey Ms.
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 Rongey Ms compares
Rongey Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$9,188
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 49.2%
Two or More 24.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Rongey Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiefer, which includes Rongey Ms.
$9,188
Per student
-27%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 13.5%
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.
How Rongey Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiefer Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rongey Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 30.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle 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 (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rongey Ms
How many students attend Rongey Ms?
Rongey Ms has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kiefer, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rongey Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Rongey Ms is 13.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 16% 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 Rongey Ms?
The largest demographic group at Rongey Ms is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Kiefer, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rongey Ms?
Rongey Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Rongey Ms rank among public schools in Kiefer?
By Resource Investment Index, Rongey Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kiefer, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kiefer on the city page.
Is Rongey Ms a good school?
Rongey Ms earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Kiefer?
Besides Rongey Ms, Kiefer also operates Kiefer Es (559 students) and Kiefer Hs (309 students). See the Kiefer district page for the complete list.
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