Enrollment
314
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 403024001599
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad — Tulsa, OK
Federal NCES profile for Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad reports 314 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 314 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tulsa spends $15,015 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.1% from local sources (property taxes), 29.9% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), 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 Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 53% | — | — |
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
22.9:1
students per teacher
— 40% above state mean
Top 96% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.1%
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
$15,015
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 314 Top 53% in Oklahoma — larger than 47% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 22.9:1 +40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403024001599
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 24.8%
White 23.9%
Two or More 19.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 25.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 314:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulsa, which includes Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad.
$15,015
Per student
+6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 27.1%
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
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad
How many students attend Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad has 314 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is 22.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
The largest demographic group at Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 25.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tulsa, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) 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.