- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Velma, OK
Velma-Alma Es
Federal NCES profile for Velma-Alma Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403102001719
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Velma-Alma Es earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Velma · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 211
- students enrolled
Velma-Alma Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Velma-Alma Es ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Velma, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Velma-Alma Es held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 403102001719 · Velma, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Velma-Alma Hs (146 students)
Velma-Alma Es held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Velma-Alma Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Velma-Alma Es
211 students
- Velma-Alma Hs
Velma-Alma Hs
146 students
- Velma-Alma Ms
Velma-Alma Ms
90 students
What this shows Velma-Alma Es reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Velma-Alma Es compares
Velma-Alma 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,675
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Two or More 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Velma-Alma Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Velma-Alma reports $11,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Velma-Alma Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velma-Alma Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Velma-Alma Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Velma-Alma Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Velma-Alma Es
How many students attend Velma-Alma Es?
Velma-Alma Es has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Velma, OK. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velma-Alma Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Velma-Alma Es is 15.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 4% 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 Velma-Alma Es?
The largest demographic group at Velma-Alma Es is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Velma, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Velma-Alma Es?
Velma-Alma Es has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Velma-Alma Es rank among public schools in Velma?
By Resource Investment Index, Velma-Alma Es ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Velma, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Velma-Alma?
Besides Velma-Alma Es, Velma-Alma also operates Velma-Alma Hs (146 students) and Velma-Alma Ms (90 students). See the Velma-Alma district page for the complete list.