Enrollment
215
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Claremore, OK
Verdigris Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Verdigris Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403111002277
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verdigris Jhs earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Claremore · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 215
- students enrolled
Verdigris Jhs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verdigris Jhs ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Claremore, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verdigris Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verdigris Jhs
Verdigris Jhs is a mid-sized middle school in Claremore, Oklahoma, enrolling 215 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 215 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (20%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.0% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Claremore's middle schools, it stands alongside Will Rogers Jhs (792 students): Verdigris Jhs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Verdigris also operates Verdigris Es (424 students) and Verdigris Hs (399 students) alongside Verdigris Jhs.
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 Jhs compares
Verdigris Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 51.6%
Two or More 19.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Verdigris Jhs 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 Jhs.
$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 Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verdigris Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verdigris Upper Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verdigris Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Claremore
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Verdigris Jhs
How many students attend Verdigris Jhs?
Verdigris Jhs has 215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Claremore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Jhs is 14.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 9% 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 Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Verdigris Jhs is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Claremore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verdigris Jhs?
Verdigris Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Jhs rank among middle schools in Claremore?
By Resource Investment Index, Verdigris Jhs ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Claremore on the city page.
Is Verdigris Jhs a good school?
Verdigris Jhs earns 59/100 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 Verdigris?
Besides Verdigris Jhs, Verdigris also operates Verdigris Es (424 students), Verdigris Hs (399 students), and Verdigris Upper Es (314 students). See the Verdigris district page for the complete list.
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