- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watonga, OK
Watonga Es
Federal NCES profile for Watonga Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403177001757
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watonga Es earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Watonga · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 369
- students enrolled
Watonga Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watonga Es ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Watonga, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Watonga Es held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 403177001757 · Watonga, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Watonga Hs (214 students)
Watonga Es held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Watonga Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Watonga Es
369 students
- Watonga Hs
Watonga Hs
214 students
- Watonga Ms
Watonga Ms
148 students
What this shows Watonga Es reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watonga Es compares
Watonga Es held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 369 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
10.3%
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 13.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Watonga Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watonga reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watonga Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watonga Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watonga Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watonga Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watonga Es
How many students attend Watonga Es?
Watonga Es has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watonga, OK. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watonga Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Watonga 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 Watonga Es?
The largest demographic group at Watonga Es is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Watonga, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watonga Es?
Watonga Es has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Watonga Es rank among public schools in Watonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Watonga Es ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Watonga, 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 Watonga?
Besides Watonga Es, Watonga also operates Watonga Hs (214 students) and Watonga Ms (148 students). See the Watonga district page for the complete list.