Enrollment
104
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 403029001685
Turkey Ford Public School — Wyandotte, OK
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Ford Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 66/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
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
District: Turkey Ford · Oklahoma
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turkey Ford Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Turkey Ford Public School reports 104 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% 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 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Turkey Ford spends $12,475 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.4% from local sources (property taxes), 34.0% from the state, and 26.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-), calculated from 3 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 Turkey Ford 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 16% | — | — |
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,475
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 104 Top 16% in Oklahoma — larger than 84% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403029001685
Student demographics
White 63.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.6%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turkey Ford, which includes Turkey Ford Public School.
$12,475
Per student
-12%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 34.0%
Federal 26.6%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Turkey Ford Public School
How many students attend Turkey Ford Public School?
Turkey Ford Public School has 104 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wyandotte, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Ford Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Ford Public School is 11.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 26% 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 Turkey Ford Public School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Ford Public School is White at 63.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wyandotte, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Ford Public School?
Turkey Ford Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.