Enrollment
2,055
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 402025002395
Southmoore Hs — Moore, OK
Federal NCES profile for Southmoore Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 20
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southmoore Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Southmoore Hs reports 2,055 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 103.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 17 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 212 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Moore spends $10,941 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southmoore Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,055 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,941
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.7 FTE
Per 212 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,055 Top 99% in Oklahoma — larger than 1% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 103.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402025002395
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 18.0%
African American 8.3%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 9.7
Students per counselor 212:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.4%
In-school suspensions 213
Out-of-school suspensions 145
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore, which includes Southmoore Hs.
$10,941
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,607
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Southmoore Hs
How many students attend Southmoore Hs?
Southmoore Hs has 2,055 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmoore Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmoore Hs is 20:1, which is 22% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southmoore Hs?
The largest demographic group at Southmoore Hs is White at 41.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Moore, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southmoore Hs?
Southmoore Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.