Enrollment
425
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 402277001192
Star Spencer Hs — Spencer, OK
Federal NCES profile for Star Spencer Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 24
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
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
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star Spencer Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Star Spencer Hs reports 425 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 425 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oklahoma City spends $14,864 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.0% from local sources (property taxes), 32.9% from the state, and 34.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), 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 Star Spencer 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 69% | — | — |
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$14,864
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 425 Top 69% in Oklahoma — larger than 31% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402277001192
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 14.1%
White 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 425:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.9%
In-school suspensions 128
Out-of-school suspensions 128
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oklahoma City, which includes Star Spencer Hs.
$14,864
Per student
+5%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 32.9%
Federal 34.2%
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
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Star Spencer Hs
How many students attend Star Spencer Hs?
Star Spencer Hs has 425 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spencer, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer Hs is 18.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Spencer Hs?
The largest demographic group at Star Spencer Hs is African American at 59.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Spencer, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Spencer Hs?
Star Spencer Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) 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.