Enrollment
353
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okc, OK
Scissortail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scissortail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401059029859
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scissortail Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 353
- students enrolled
Scissortail Elementary School has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scissortail Elementary School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scissortail Elementary School
Scissortail Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Okc, Oklahoma, enrolling 353 students.
At 16:1, 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 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and White (26%) (diversity index 77/100).
The surrounding Edmond spends $9,132 per pupil, 27% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Edmond also operates Santa Fe Hs (2,774 students) and Memorial Hs (2,770 students) alongside Scissortail Elementary School.
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 Scissortail Elementary School compares
Scissortail Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
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
African American 30.6%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Scissortail Elementary School is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmond, which includes Scissortail Elementary School.
$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 Scissortail Elementary School 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 Scissortail Elementary School'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 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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scissortail Elementary School
How many students attend Scissortail Elementary School?
Scissortail Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okc, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scissortail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scissortail Elementary School is 16:1, which is 1% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 2% higher 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 Scissortail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scissortail Elementary School is African American at 30.6% of enrollment, in Okc, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scissortail Elementary School?
Scissortail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Scissortail Elementary School a good school?
Scissortail Elementary School earns 36/100 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 Scissortail Elementary School, 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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