Enrollment
666
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oklahoma City, OK
South Lake Es
Federal NCES profile for South Lake Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402025002794
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lake Es earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #15 of 77
- schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 666
- students enrolled
South Lake Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake Es ranks #15 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lake Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Lake Es
South Lake Es is a large combined-grade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 666 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 724 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Moore spends $9,485 per pupil, 25% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oklahoma City's public schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School Elementary (14,019 students): South Lake Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 19.2:1).
Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students) and Westmoore Hs (2,607 students) alongside South Lake 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 South Lake Es compares
South Lake 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,485
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 53.3%
Two or More 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, South Lake Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore, which includes South Lake Es.
$9,485
Per student
-25%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 12.3%
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 South Lake Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland East Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lake Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School Elementary
Standard public school
14,019 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
John W Rex Charter Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hilldale Es
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hills Es
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Es
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 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 (~666 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Lake Es
How many students attend South Lake Es?
South Lake Es has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake Es?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake Es is 16.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lake Es?
The largest demographic group at South Lake Es is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lake Es?
South Lake Es has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 South Lake Es rank among schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake Es ranks #15 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
Is South Lake Es a good school?
South Lake Es earns 47/100 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 Moore?
Besides South Lake Es, Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students), Westmoore Hs (2,607 students), and Southmoore Hs (2,055 students). See the Moore district page for the complete list.
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