Enrollment
230
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weleetka, OK
Spence Memorial Es
Federal NCES profile for Spence Memorial Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403222029714
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spence Memorial Es earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Weleetka · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 230
- students enrolled
Spence Memorial Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spence Memorial Es ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weleetka, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spence Memorial Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spence Memorial Es
Spence Memorial Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Weleetka, Oklahoma, enrolling 230 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 230 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 White (34%) and Two or More (30%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1643 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Weleetka's public schools, it stands alongside Weleetka Jhs (79 students): Spence Memorial Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
Weleetka also operates Weleetka Hs (89 students) and Weleetka Jhs (79 students) alongside Spence Memorial 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 Spence Memorial Es compares
Spence Memorial 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,352
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 33.5%
Two or More 30.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Spence Memorial Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weleetka, which includes Spence Memorial Es.
$13,352
Per student
+6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 27.0%
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 Spence Memorial Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weleetka Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weleetka Jhs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spence Memorial Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Weleetka
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spence Memorial Es
How many students attend Spence Memorial Es?
Spence Memorial Es has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weleetka, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spence Memorial Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Spence Memorial Es is 14.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 8% 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 Spence Memorial Es?
The largest demographic group at Spence Memorial Es is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Weleetka, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spence Memorial Es?
Spence Memorial Es has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Spence Memorial Es rank among public schools in Weleetka?
By Resource Investment Index, Spence Memorial Es ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weleetka, 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 Weleetka on the city page.
Is Spence Memorial Es a good school?
Spence Memorial Es earns 40/100 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 Weleetka?
Besides Spence Memorial Es, Weleetka also operates Weleetka Hs (89 students) and Weleetka Jhs (79 students). See the Weleetka district page for the complete list.
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