- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sallisaw, OK
Sallisaw Ms
Federal NCES profile for Sallisaw Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402679001403
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sallisaw Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oklahoma schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Sallisaw · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 407
- students enrolled
Sallisaw Ms has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sallisaw Ms ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sallisaw, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Sallisaw Ms shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 402679001403 · Sallisaw, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sallisaw Hs (608 students)
Sallisaw Ms shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Sallisaw Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sallisaw Hs
Sallisaw Hs
608 students
- Liberty Es
Liberty Es
559 students
- This school
Sallisaw Ms
407 students
- Eastside Es
Eastside Es
345 students
What this shows Sallisaw Ms reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sallisaw Ms compares
Sallisaw Ms is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$11,060
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.2%
Two or More 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Sallisaw Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sallisaw reports $11,060 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sallisaw Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallisaw Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sallisaw Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sallisaw Ms
How many students attend Sallisaw Ms?
Sallisaw Ms has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sallisaw, OK. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallisaw Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallisaw Ms is 12.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 19% 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 Sallisaw Ms?
The largest demographic group at Sallisaw Ms is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Sallisaw, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sallisaw Ms?
Sallisaw Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sallisaw Ms rank among public schools in Sallisaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Sallisaw Ms ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Sallisaw, 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 Sallisaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Sallisaw?
Besides Sallisaw Ms, Sallisaw also operates Sallisaw Hs (608 students), Liberty Es (559 students), and Eastside Es (345 students). See the Sallisaw district page for the complete list.