- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Velma, OK
Velma-Alma Hs
Federal NCES profile for Velma-Alma Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403102029760
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Velma-Alma Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Velma · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 146
- students enrolled
Velma-Alma Hs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Velma-Alma Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Velma, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Velma-Alma Hs grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 403102029760 · Velma, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Velma-Alma Es (211 students)
Velma-Alma Hs grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Velma-Alma Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Velma-Alma Es
Velma-Alma Es
211 students
- This school
Velma-Alma Hs
146 students
- Velma-Alma Ms
Velma-Alma Ms
90 students
What this shows Velma-Alma Hs reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Velma-Alma Hs compares
Velma-Alma Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Velma-Alma Hs is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velma-Alma Es | Larger | 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 Hs'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 high 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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Velma-Alma Hs
How many students attend Velma-Alma Hs?
Velma-Alma Hs has 146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Velma, OK. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velma-Alma Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Velma-Alma Hs is 14.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 7% 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 Hs?
The largest demographic group at Velma-Alma Hs is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Velma, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Velma-Alma Hs?
Velma-Alma Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hs rank among public schools in Velma?
By Resource Investment Index, Velma-Alma Hs ranks #3 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 Hs, Velma-Alma also operates Velma-Alma Es (211 students) and Velma-Alma Ms (90 students). See the Velma-Alma district page for the complete list.