Enrollment
255
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 403099001717
Varnum Es — Seminole, OK
Federal NCES profile for Varnum Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 62
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Varnum Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Varnum Es reports 255 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 65% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 70% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 170 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Varnum spends $12,337 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.7% from local sources (property taxes), 56.1% from the state, and 29.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), 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 Varnum Es 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 65% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 43% | — | — |
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
27:1
students per teacher
— 65% above state mean
Top 98% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
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
$12,337
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 255 Top 43% in Oklahoma — larger than 57% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 27:1 +65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403099001717
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 170:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Varnum, which includes Varnum Es.
$12,337
Per student
-13%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 56.1%
Federal 29.2%
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
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 89:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Varnum Es
How many students attend Varnum Es?
Varnum Es has 255 students enrolled. It is a other school in Seminole, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnum Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnum Es is 27:1, which is 65% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varnum Es?
The largest demographic group at Varnum Es is White at 36.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Seminole, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varnum Es?
Varnum Es has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) 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.