Enrollment
236
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star Spencer Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star Spencer Ms
Star Spencer Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Oklahoma schools and 47% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 236 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.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 206 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 236 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oklahoma City's middle schools, it stands alongside Hefner Ms (869 students): Star Spencer Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students) and U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students) alongside Star Spencer Ms.
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 Star Spencer Ms compares
Star Spencer Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,529
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oklahoma City, which includes Star Spencer Ms.
$13,529
Per student
+7%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Star Spencer Ms a good school?
Star Spencer Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools. 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 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.
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