- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 75:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seminole, OK
Varnum Es
Federal NCES profile for Varnum Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403099001717
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varnum Es earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 255
- students enrolled
Varnum Es has class sizes larger than 98% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Varnum Es ranks #2 of 4 schools in Seminole, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Varnum Es held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 403099001717 · Seminole, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 28.3:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Varnum Hs (75 students)
Varnum Es held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
How Varnum Es compares
Varnum Es 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 76% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 98% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,768
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.4%
Two or More 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Varnum Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Varnum reports $11,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Varnum Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnum Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Varnum Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Seminole
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Varnum Es
How many students attend Varnum Es?
Varnum Es has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seminole, OK. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnum Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnum Es is 28.3:1, which is 76% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varnum Es?
The largest demographic group at Varnum Es is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Seminole, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varnum Es?
Varnum Es has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Varnum Es rank among schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Varnum Es ranks #2 of 4 schools in Seminole, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seminole on the city page.
What other schools are in Varnum?
Besides Varnum Es, Varnum also operates Varnum Hs (75 students). See the Varnum district page for the complete list.