- Enrollment
- 4,802
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Broken Arrow, OK
Sequoyah Ms
Federal NCES profile for Sequoyah Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400549000205
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoyah Ms earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Broken Arrow · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 642
- students enrolled
Sequoyah Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Ms ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, OK.
School address
District: Broken Arrow · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400549000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Sequoyah Ms shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 400549000205 · Broken Arrow, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Broken Arrow Hs (4,802 students)
Sequoyah Ms shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Sequoyah Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Broken Arrow H
Broken Arrow Hs
4,802 students
- Broken Arrow F 1,276
Broken Arrow Freshman Academy
1,276 students
- Centennial Ms 1,060
Centennial Ms
1,060 students
- Oneta Ridge Ms 938
Oneta Ridge Ms
938 students
- Oliver Ms 886
Oliver Ms
886 students
- This school 642
Sequoyah Ms
642 students
What this shows Sequoyah Ms reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoyah Ms compares
Sequoyah 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$8,777
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
African American 6.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Sequoyah Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broken Arrow reports $8,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoyah Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broken Arrow Freshman Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oneta Ridge Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoyah Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,276
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Broken Arrow
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Union 8th Grade Ctr
Standard public school
1,100 students 18:1 students per teacher
Centennial Ms
Standard public school
1,060 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Oneta Ridge Ms
Standard public school
938 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Oliver Ms
Standard public school
886 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Childers Ms
Standard public school
812 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoyah Ms
How many students attend Sequoyah Ms?
Sequoyah Ms has 642 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Broken Arrow, OK. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Ms is 14.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 9% 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 Sequoyah Ms?
The largest demographic group at Sequoyah Ms is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Broken Arrow, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoyah Ms?
Sequoyah Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Sequoyah Ms rank among middle schools in Broken Arrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Ms ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Broken Arrow on the city page.
What other schools are in Broken Arrow?
Besides Sequoyah Ms, Broken Arrow also operates Broken Arrow Hs (4,802 students), Broken Arrow Freshman Academy (1,276 students), and Centennial Ms (1,060 students). See the Broken Arrow district page for the complete list.