Enrollment
283
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Enid, OK
Taft Es
Federal NCES profile for Taft Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401092000523
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Es earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Enid · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 283
- students enrolled
Taft Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Es ranks #10 of 13 schools in Enid, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft Es
Taft Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Enid, Oklahoma, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 283 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 566 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Enid spends $9,731 per pupil, 23% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Enid's public schools, it stands alongside Garfield Es (571 students): Taft Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
Enid also operates Enid Hs (2,157 students) and Dewitt Waller Ms (735 students) alongside Taft Es.
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 Taft Es compares
Taft Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$9,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.1%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Taft Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enid, which includes Taft Es.
$9,731
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 50.2%
Federal 19.2%
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 Taft Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Waller Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Enid
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Garfield Es
Standard public school
571 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Chisholm Es
Standard public school
528 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
445 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Es
Standard public school
419 students 20:1 students per teacher
Glenwood Es
Standard public school
399 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Monroe Es
Standard public school
296 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Es
How many students attend Taft Es?
Taft Es has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Enid, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Es is 16.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Es?
The largest demographic group at Taft Es is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Enid, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Es?
Taft Es has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Taft Es rank among schools in Enid?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Es ranks #10 of 13 schools in Enid, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Enid on the city page.
Is Taft Es a good school?
Taft Es earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Enid?
Besides Taft Es, Enid also operates Enid Hs (2,157 students), Dewitt Waller Ms (735 students), and Garfield Es (571 students). See the Enid district page for the complete list.
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