Enrollment
91
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 403198002366
Waurika Ms — Waurika, OK
Federal NCES profile for Waurika Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waurika Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Waurika Ms reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 276 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waurika spends $13,863 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.4% from the state, and 20.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waurika Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,863
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 276 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 91 Top 13% in Oklahoma — larger than 87% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403198002366
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 276:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.0%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Expulsions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waurika, which includes Waurika Ms.
$13,863
Per student
-2%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 51.4%
Federal 20.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Waurika Ms
How many students attend Waurika Ms?
Waurika Ms has 91 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waurika, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waurika Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Waurika Ms is 14.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waurika Ms?
The largest demographic group at Waurika Ms is White at 73.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waurika, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waurika Ms?
Waurika Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.