Enrollment
314
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrah, OK
Russell Babb Es
Federal NCES profile for Russell Babb Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401389000654
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Babb Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Harrah · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 314
- students enrolled
Russell Babb Es has class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Babb Es ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Harrah, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Babb Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Babb Es
Russell Babb Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Harrah, Oklahoma, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% 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 White (64%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harrah spends $8,294 per pupil, 34% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Harrah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clara Reynolds Es (304 students): Russell Babb Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.9:1).
Harrah also operates Harrah Hs (641 students) and Harrah Ms (479 students) alongside Russell Babb 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 Russell Babb Es compares
Russell Babb 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$8,294
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 64.3%
Two or More 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Russell Babb Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrah, which includes Russell Babb Es.
$8,294
Per student
-34%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 53.1%
Federal 14.7%
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 Russell Babb Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrah Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrah Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virginia Smith Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara Reynolds Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Babb Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrah
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Babb Es
How many students attend Russell Babb Es?
Russell Babb Es has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrah, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Babb Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Babb Es is 17.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Babb Es?
The largest demographic group at Russell Babb Es is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Harrah, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Babb Es?
Russell Babb Es has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Russell Babb Es rank among public schools in Harrah?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Babb Es ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Harrah, 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 Harrah on the city page.
Is Russell Babb Es a good school?
Russell Babb Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Harrah?
Besides Russell Babb Es, Harrah also operates Harrah Hs (641 students), Harrah Ms (479 students), and Virginia Smith Es (339 students). See the Harrah district page for the complete list.
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