- Enrollment
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tulsa, OK
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Thoreau Demonstration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403024002281
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thoreau Demonstration Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools.
- #9 of 16
- middle schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 434
- students enrolled
Thoreau Demonstration Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau Demonstration Academy ranks #9 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Thoreau Demonstration Academy held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 403024002281 · Tulsa, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 24.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students)
Thoreau Demonstration Academy held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Thoreau Demonstration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booker T. Wash
Booker T. Washington Hs
1,302 students
- East Central H
East Central Hs
1,160 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs
1,083 students
- Memorial Hs
Memorial Hs
1,005 students
- Nathan Hale Hs
Nathan Hale Hs
995 students
- This school 434
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
434 students
What this shows Thoreau Demonstration Academy reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thoreau Demonstration Academy compares
Thoreau Demonstration Academy 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 50% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 96% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$11,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 30.9%
White 15.7%
Two or More 15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Thoreau Demonstration Academy is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulsa reports $11,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thoreau Demonstration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thoreau Demonstration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Tulsa
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
Standard public school
2,123 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Edison Preparatory Ms
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
East Central Middle School
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Middle School
Standard public school
782 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Monroe Demonstration Ms
Standard public school
657 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Ms
Standard public school
651 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thoreau Demonstration Academy
How many students attend Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
Thoreau Demonstration Academy has 434 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulsa, OK. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoreau Demonstration Academy is 24.1:1, which is 50% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Thoreau Demonstration Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 32.9% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
Thoreau Demonstration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Thoreau Demonstration Academy rank among middle schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Thoreau Demonstration Academy ranks #9 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tulsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulsa?
Besides Thoreau Demonstration Academy, Tulsa also operates Booker T. Washington Hs (1,302 students), East Central Hs (1,160 students), and Thomas Edison Preparatory Hs (1,083 students). See the Tulsa district page for the complete list.