Enrollment
436
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Durant, OK
Washington Irving Es
Federal NCES profile for Washington Irving Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401035000461
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Irving Es earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Durant · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 436
- students enrolled
Washington Irving Es has class sizes larger than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Irving Es ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Durant, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
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 Washington Irving Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Irving Es
Washington Irving Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Durant, Oklahoma, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Durant spends $9,745 per pupil, 23% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Durant's elementary schools, it stands alongside Durant Intermediate Es (532 students): Washington Irving Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 13:1).
Durant also operates Durant Hs (1,036 students) and Durant Ms (614 students) alongside Washington Irving 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 Washington Irving Es compares
Washington Irving 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 | 436 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
436
Bigger than 53% 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
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,745
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 38.5%
Two or More 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Washington Irving Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durant, which includes Washington Irving Es.
$9,745
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 Washington Irving Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Intermediate Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Heights Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Irving Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Durant
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Irving Es
How many students attend Washington Irving Es?
Washington Irving Es has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Durant, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving 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 Washington Irving Es?
The largest demographic group at Washington Irving Es is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Durant, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Irving Es?
Washington Irving Es has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Washington Irving Es rank among elementary schools in Durant?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Irving Es ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Durant, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Durant on the city page.
Is Washington Irving Es a good school?
Washington Irving Es earns 39/100 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 Durant?
Besides Washington Irving Es, Durant also operates Durant Hs (1,036 students), Durant Ms (614 students), and Durant Intermediate Es (532 students). See the Durant district page for the complete list.
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