Enrollment
146
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 403102029760
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Velma · Resource Index
- 32
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Velma-Alma Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Velma-Alma Hs
Velma-Alma Hs is a mid-sized high school in Velma, Oklahoma, enrolling 146 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Velma-Alma also operates Velma-Alma Es (211 students) and Velma-Alma Ms (90 students) alongside Velma-Alma Hs.
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 Hs compares
Velma-Alma Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,782
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Velma-Alma, which includes Velma-Alma Hs.
$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 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
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high 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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Velma on the city page.
Is Velma-Alma Hs a good school?
Velma-Alma Hs earns 32/100 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 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.
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