Enrollment
424
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Claremore, OK
Verdigris Es
Federal NCES profile for Verdigris Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403111001723
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verdigris Es earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Claremore · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 424
- students enrolled
Verdigris Es has class sizes smaller than 74% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verdigris Es ranks #3 of 7 schools in Claremore, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verdigris Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verdigris Es
Verdigris Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Claremore, Oklahoma, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 424 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Two or More (22%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Verdigris spends $8,951 per pupil, 29% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Claremore's public schools, it stands alongside Sequoyah Es (637 students): Verdigris Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.7:1).
Verdigris also operates Verdigris Hs (399 students) and Verdigris Upper Es (314 students) alongside Verdigris 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 Verdigris Es compares
Verdigris 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,951
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 47.9%
Two or More 21.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Verdigris Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Verdigris, which includes Verdigris Es.
$8,951
Per student
-29%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 13.0%
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 Verdigris Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verdigris Upper Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verdigris Jhs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verdigris Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Claremore
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sequoyah Es
Standard public school
637 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Catalayah Es
Standard public school
516 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westside Es
Standard public school
501 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Justus-Tiawah Public School
Standard public school
460 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Claremont Es
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
Roosa Es
Standard public school
376 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Verdigris Es
How many students attend Verdigris Es?
Verdigris Es has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Claremore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Es is 13.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 13% 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 Verdigris Es?
The largest demographic group at Verdigris Es is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Claremore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verdigris Es?
Verdigris Es has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Verdigris Es rank among schools in Claremore?
By Resource Investment Index, Verdigris Es ranks #3 of 7 schools in Claremore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Claremore on the city page.
Is Verdigris Es a good school?
Verdigris Es earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Verdigris?
Besides Verdigris Es, Verdigris also operates Verdigris Hs (399 students), Verdigris Upper Es (314 students), and Verdigris Jhs (215 students). See the Verdigris district page for the complete list.
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