Enrollment
211
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Velma-Alma Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Velma-Alma Es
Velma-Alma Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Velma, Oklahoma, enrolling 211 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 211 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 639 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Velma-Alma also operates Velma-Alma Hs (146 students) and Velma-Alma Ms (90 students) alongside Velma-Alma Es.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Velma-Alma Es compares
Velma-Alma Es on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,782
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Velma-Alma, which includes Velma-Alma Es.
$11,782
Per student
-6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 10.5%
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.
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
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Velma on the city page.
Is Velma-Alma Es a good school?
Velma-Alma Es earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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