- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oklahoma City, OK
Star Spencer Ms
Federal NCES profile for Star Spencer Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402277002894
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Spencer Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools.
- #11 of 15
- middle schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 236
- students enrolled
Star Spencer Ms has class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Spencer Ms ranks #11 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277002894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Star Spencer Ms shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-51.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 402277002894 · Oklahoma City, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 23.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Star Spencer Ms shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-51.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Star Spencer Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 236
Star Spencer Ms
236 students
What this shows Star Spencer Ms reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Spencer Ms compares
Star Spencer 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 47% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star Spencer Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Spencer Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hefner Ms
Standard public school
869 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Ms
Standard public school
838 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carl Albert Ms
Standard public school
834 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe South Ms
Standard public school
738 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brink Jhs
Standard public school
668 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Jhs
Standard public school
605 students 15.9:1 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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Star Spencer Ms
How many students attend Star Spencer Ms?
Star Spencer Ms has 236 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Spencer Ms is 23.6:1, which is 47% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Spencer Ms?
Star Spencer Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Star Spencer Ms rank among middle schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Spencer Ms ranks #11 of 15 middle 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 middle schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oklahoma City?
Besides Star Spencer Ms, Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.