- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watonga, OK
Watonga Ms
Federal NCES profile for Watonga Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403177001759
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watonga Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Watonga · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 148
- students enrolled
Watonga Ms has class sizes smaller than 85% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watonga Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Watonga, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Watonga Ms shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 403177001759 · Watonga, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Watonga Es (369 students)
Watonga Ms shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Watonga Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watonga Es
Watonga Es
369 students
- Watonga Hs
Watonga Hs
214 students
- This school
Watonga Ms
148 students
What this shows Watonga Ms reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watonga Ms compares
Watonga Ms 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$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 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Watonga Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watonga Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watonga Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watonga Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watonga Ms
How many students attend Watonga Ms?
Watonga Ms has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watonga, OK. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watonga Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Watonga Ms is 12.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 22% 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 Ms?
The largest demographic group at Watonga Ms is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Watonga, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watonga Ms?
Watonga Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Watonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Watonga Ms ranks #2 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 Ms, Watonga also operates Watonga Es (369 students) and Watonga Hs (214 students). See the Watonga district page for the complete list.