Enrollment
215
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ponca City, OK
Washington Pre Kg Center
Federal NCES profile for Washington Pre Kg Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402469002834
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Pre Kg Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ponca City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 215
- students enrolled
Washington Pre Kg Center has class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Pre Kg Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ponca City, OK.
School address
District: Ponca City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402469002834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Pre Kg Center compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Pre Kg Center
Washington Pre Kg Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ponca City, Oklahoma, enrolling 215 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger 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 trails 98% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ponca City's public schools, it stands alongside Mccord Public School (294 students): Washington Pre Kg Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Ponca City also operates Ponca City Hs (1,498 students) and Ponca City West Ms (607 students) alongside Washington Pre Kg Center.
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 Pre Kg Center compares
Washington Pre Kg Center on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 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
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,598
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.4%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Washington Pre Kg Center is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ponca City, which includes Washington Pre Kg Center.
$10,598
Per student
-16%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 19.5%
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 Pre Kg Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponca City West Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponca City East Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Pre Kg Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Ponca City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Pre Kg Center
How many students attend Washington Pre Kg Center?
Washington Pre Kg Center has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ponca City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Pre Kg Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Pre Kg Center is 17.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Pre Kg Center?
The largest demographic group at Washington Pre Kg Center is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Ponca City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Pre Kg Center?
Washington Pre Kg Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Pre Kg Center rank among schools in Ponca City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Pre Kg Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ponca City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ponca City on the city page.
Is Washington Pre Kg Center a good school?
Washington Pre Kg Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Ponca City?
Besides Washington Pre Kg Center, Ponca City also operates Ponca City Hs (1,498 students), Ponca City West Ms (607 students), and Ponca City East Ms (320 students). See the Ponca City district page for the complete list.
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