Enrollment
286
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edmond, OK
Russell Dougherty Es
Federal NCES profile for Russell Dougherty Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401059000638
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Dougherty Es earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Edmond · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 286
- students enrolled
Russell Dougherty Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Dougherty Es ranks #1 of 18 schools in Edmond, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Dougherty Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Dougherty Es
Russell Dougherty Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Edmond, Oklahoma, enrolling 286 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 286 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Edmond spends $9,132 per pupil, 27% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edmond's public schools, it stands alongside Chisholm Es (854 students): Russell Dougherty Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 18.2:1).
Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students) and Memorial Hs (2,770 students) alongside Russell Dougherty 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 Dougherty Es compares
Russell Dougherty 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,132
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 68.9%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Russell Dougherty Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmond, which includes Russell Dougherty Es.
$9,132
Per student
-27%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 30.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Dougherty Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Dougherty Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,774
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Edmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chisholm Es
Standard public school
854 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Frontier Es
Standard public school
809 students 18:1 students per teacher
Cross Timbers Es
Standard public school
795 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Irving Es
Standard public school
772 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
West Field Es
Standard public school
765 students 17:1 students per teacher
Northern Hills Es
Standard public school
708 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Dougherty Es
How many students attend Russell Dougherty Es?
Russell Dougherty Es has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edmond, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Dougherty Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Dougherty Es is 15.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 4% 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 Russell Dougherty Es?
The largest demographic group at Russell Dougherty Es is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Edmond, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Dougherty Es?
Russell Dougherty Es has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Dougherty Es rank among schools in Edmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Dougherty Es ranks #1 of 18 schools in Edmond, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edmond on the city page.
Is Russell Dougherty Es a good school?
Russell Dougherty Es earns 61/100 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 Edmond?
Besides Russell Dougherty Es, Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students), Memorial Hs (2,770 students), and North Hs (2,532 students). See the Edmond district page for the complete list.
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