Enrollment
157
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402967001559
Tenkiller Public School — Welling, OK
Federal NCES profile for Tenkiller Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 8
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 →
The verdict
Tenkiller Public School earns an F Resource Investment Index (34/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Oklahoma schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 34/100
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 157
- students enrolled
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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tenkiller Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tenkiller Public School reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 15.7:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 449 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tenkiller spends $16,163 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $12,594 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 12.2% from local sources (property taxes), 48.9% from the state, and 38.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), 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 Tenkiller Public School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 68% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
157 larger than 15% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$16,163
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 449 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 157 Top 26% in Oklahoma — larger than 74% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402967001559
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 80.3%
White 15.9%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 80.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 449:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tenkiller, which includes Tenkiller Public School.
$16,163
Per student
+28%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 48.9%
Federal 38.9%
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.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tenkiller Public School
How many students attend Tenkiller Public School?
Tenkiller Public School has 157 students enrolled. It is a other school in Welling, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenkiller Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenkiller Public School is 13.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 17% 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 Tenkiller Public School?
The largest demographic group at Tenkiller Public School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 80.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Welling, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenkiller Public School?
Tenkiller Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) 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.
Is Tenkiller Public School a good school?
Tenkiller Public School earns an F Resource Investment Index (34/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Oklahoma schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.