Enrollment
326
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weatherford, OK
Weatherford Ms
Federal NCES profile for Weatherford Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403207029848
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weatherford Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 326
- students enrolled
Weatherford Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weatherford Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Weatherford, OK.
School address
District: Weatherford · Oklahoma
NCES ID 403207029848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weatherford Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weatherford Ms
Weatherford Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Weatherford, Oklahoma, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weatherford spends $9,081 per pupil, 28% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Weatherford also operates Weatherford Hs (657 students) and General Thomas P Stafford Elementary (558 students) alongside Weatherford Ms.
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 Weatherford Ms compares
Weatherford Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$9,081
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Weatherford Ms is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weatherford, which includes Weatherford Ms.
$9,081
Per student
-28%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.9%
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 Weatherford Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Thomas P Stafford Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burcham Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weatherford Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weatherford Ms
How many students attend Weatherford Ms?
Weatherford Ms has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weatherford, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weatherford Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Weatherford Ms is 14.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% 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 Weatherford Ms?
The largest demographic group at Weatherford Ms is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Weatherford, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weatherford Ms?
Weatherford Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weatherford Ms rank among public schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Weatherford Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Weatherford, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weatherford on the city page.
Is Weatherford Ms a good school?
Weatherford Ms earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Weatherford?
Besides Weatherford Ms, Weatherford also operates Weatherford Hs (657 students), General Thomas P Stafford Elementary (558 students), and East Intermediate School (365 students). See the Weatherford district page for the complete list.
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