Enrollment
90
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 403102001455
Velma-Alma Ms — Velma, OK
Federal NCES profile for Velma-Alma Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 55
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
District: Velma-Alma · Oklahoma
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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Velma-Alma Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Velma-Alma Ms reports 90 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 273 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Velma-Alma spends $11,871 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.0% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), 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 Velma-Alma Ms 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 12% | — | — |
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
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
$11,871
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 273 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 90 Top 12% in Oklahoma — larger than 88% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403102001455
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Two or More 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 273:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Velma-Alma, which includes Velma-Alma Ms.
$11,871
Per student
-16%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Velma-Alma Ms
How many students attend Velma-Alma Ms?
Velma-Alma Ms has 90 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Velma, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velma-Alma Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Velma-Alma Ms is 14.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Velma-Alma Ms?
The largest demographic group at Velma-Alma Ms is White at 71.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Velma, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Velma-Alma Ms?
Velma-Alma Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) 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.