Enrollment
320
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 402865001504
Stigler Ms — Stigler, OK
Federal NCES profile for Stigler Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 60
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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stigler Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stigler Ms reports 320 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 107 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stigler spends $11,347 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.7% from the state, and 22.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 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 Stigler Ms 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 54% | — | — |
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,347
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 107 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 320 Top 54% in Oklahoma — larger than 46% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402865001504
Student demographics
White 48.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 107:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.9%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Expulsions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stigler, which includes Stigler Ms.
$11,347
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 59.7%
Federal 22.3%
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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Stigler Ms
How many students attend Stigler Ms?
Stigler Ms has 320 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Stigler, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stigler Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Stigler Ms is 15.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stigler Ms?
The largest demographic group at Stigler Ms is White at 48.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stigler, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stigler Ms?
Stigler Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.