- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colbert, OK
Ward Es West
Federal NCES profile for Ward Es West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400822000344
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ward Es West earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Colbert · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 336
- students enrolled
Ward Es West has class sizes larger than 81% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ward Es West ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colbert, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ward Es West shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 400822000344 · Colbert, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 18.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Colbert Hs (215 students)
Ward Es West shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Ward Es West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ward Es West
336 students
- Colbert Hs
Colbert Hs
215 students
- Ward Es East
Ward Es East
165 students
- Colbert Ms 121
Colbert Ms
121 students
What this shows Ward Es West reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ward Es West compares
Ward Es West is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.7%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Ward Es West is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colbert reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ward Es West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ward Es East | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colbert Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ward Es West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ward Es West
How many students attend Ward Es West?
Ward Es West has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colbert, OK. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward Es West?
The student-teacher ratio at Ward Es West is 18.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ward Es West?
The largest demographic group at Ward Es West is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Colbert, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ward Es West?
Ward Es West has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ward Es West rank among public schools in Colbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Ward Es West ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Colbert, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colbert?
Besides Ward Es West, Colbert also operates Colbert Hs (215 students), Ward Es East (165 students), and Colbert Ms (121 students). See the Colbert district page for the complete list.