Enrollment
314
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremore, OK
Verdigris Upper Es
Federal NCES profile for Verdigris Upper Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 403111002758
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verdigris Upper Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Claremore · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 314
- students enrolled
Verdigris Upper Es has class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verdigris Upper Es ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Claremore, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Verdigris Upper Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Verdigris Upper Es
Verdigris Upper Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Claremore, Oklahoma, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Two or More (25%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.6% 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.
Verdigris also operates Verdigris Es (424 students) and Verdigris Hs (399 students) alongside Verdigris Upper 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 Upper Es compares
Verdigris Upper 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 51.3%
Two or More 24.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Verdigris Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verdigris Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verdigris Jhs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verdigris Upper Es'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
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Verdigris Upper Es
How many students attend Verdigris Upper Es?
Verdigris Upper Es has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Upper Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdigris Upper Es is 17.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verdigris Upper Es?
The largest demographic group at Verdigris Upper Es is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Claremore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verdigris Upper Es?
Verdigris Upper Es has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Upper Es rank among public schools in Claremore?
By Resource Investment Index, Verdigris Upper Es ranks #7 of 14 public 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 public schools in Claremore on the city page.
Is Verdigris Upper Es a good school?
Verdigris Upper Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Upper Es, Verdigris also operates Verdigris Es (424 students), Verdigris Hs (399 students), and Verdigris Jhs (215 students). See the Verdigris district page for the complete list.
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