Enrollment
1,096
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oklahoma City, OK
Taft Ms
Federal NCES profile for Taft Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402277001196
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #20 of 24
- elementary schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,096
- students enrolled
Taft Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Ms ranks #20 of 24 elementary schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft Ms
Taft Ms is a large elementary school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,096 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,096 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (9%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% 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: 471 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,096 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oklahoma City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Classen Ms of Advanced Studies (916 students): Taft Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 19.9:1).
Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students) and U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students) alongside Taft 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 Taft Ms compares
Taft 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 8.9%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Taft Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oklahoma City, which includes Taft 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 Taft Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft 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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
Standard public school
916 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Ms
Standard public school
858 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Ms
Standard public school
834 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge Ies
Standard public school
798 students 17:1 students per teacher
Redstone Intermediate School
Standard public school
750 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Ms
Standard public school
698 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~1,096 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Ms
How many students attend Taft Ms?
Taft Ms has 1,096 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Ms is 14.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Ms?
The largest demographic group at Taft Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Ms?
Taft Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Ms ranks #20 of 24 elementary 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 elementary schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
Is Taft Ms a good school?
Taft Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. 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 Taft 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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