Enrollment
291
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 402871001513
Stilwell Ms — Stilwell, OK
Federal NCES profile for Stilwell Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 47
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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stilwell Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stilwell Ms reports 291 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% 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 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 338 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stilwell spends $12,873 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.5% from local sources (property taxes), 52.7% from the state, and 31.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Stilwell 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 49% | — | — |
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,873
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 338 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 291 Top 49% in Oklahoma — larger than 51% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402871001513
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 41.6%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 338:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.3%
In-school suspensions 45
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stilwell, which includes Stilwell Ms.
$12,873
Per student
-9%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 52.7%
Federal 31.8%
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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Stilwell Ms
How many students attend Stilwell Ms?
Stilwell Ms has 291 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Stilwell, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stilwell Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Stilwell Ms is 11.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 28% 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 Stilwell Ms?
The largest demographic group at Stilwell Ms is American Indian / Alaska Native at 41.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stilwell, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stilwell Ms?
Stilwell Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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.