Enrollment
80
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 402940001548
Talihina Jhs — Talihina, OK
Federal NCES profile for Talihina Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 68/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 72
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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talihina Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Talihina Jhs reports 80 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% 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 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 160 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Talihina spends $13,394 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.4% from local sources (property taxes), 48.6% from the state, and 42.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-), 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 Talihina Jhs 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 10% | — | — |
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 4% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$13,394
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 160 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 80 Top 10% in Oklahoma — larger than 90% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402940001548
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 48.8%
White 38.8%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 48.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 160:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.3%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talihina, which includes Talihina Jhs.
$13,394
Per student
-6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 48.6%
Federal 42.0%
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
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Talihina Jhs
How many students attend Talihina Jhs?
Talihina Jhs has 80 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Talihina, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talihina Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Talihina Jhs is 9.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 38% 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 Talihina Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Talihina Jhs is American Indian / Alaska Native at 48.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Talihina, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talihina Jhs?
Talihina Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-) 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.