- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Taft Ms held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 402277001196 · Oklahoma City, OK Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,096 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Taft Ms held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Taft Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- This school
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- Southeast Hs
Southeast Hs
860 students
What this shows Taft Ms reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Ms compares
Taft Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,680
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,096 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,056 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.