Enrollment
339
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrah, OK
Virginia Smith Es
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Smith Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401389001862
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Smith Es earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Harrah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 339
- students enrolled
Virginia Smith Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Smith Es ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Harrah, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Smith Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia Smith Es
Virginia Smith Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Harrah, Oklahoma, enrolling 339 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Harrah spends $8,294 per pupil, 34% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Harrah also operates Harrah Hs (641 students) and Harrah Ms (479 students) alongside Virginia Smith 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 Virginia Smith Es compares
Virginia Smith 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,294
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 62.5%
Two or More 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Virginia Smith Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrah, which includes Virginia Smith Es.
$8,294
Per student
-34%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 53.1%
Federal 14.7%
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 Virginia Smith Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrah Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrah Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Babb Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clara Reynolds Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Smith Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Smith Es
How many students attend Virginia Smith Es?
Virginia Smith Es has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrah, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Smith Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Smith Es is 15.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 2% 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 Virginia Smith Es?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Smith Es is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Harrah, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Smith Es?
Virginia Smith Es has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virginia Smith Es rank among public schools in Harrah?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Smith Es ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Harrah, 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 Harrah on the city page.
Is Virginia Smith Es a good school?
Virginia Smith Es earns 42/100 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 Harrah?
Besides Virginia Smith Es, Harrah also operates Harrah Hs (641 students), Harrah Ms (479 students), and Russell Babb Es (314 students). See the Harrah district page for the complete list.
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