Enrollment
393
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400687000811
Wells Ms — Catoosa, OK
Federal NCES profile for Wells Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 42
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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wells Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wells Ms reports 393 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 393 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Catoosa spends $10,866 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.4% from local sources (property taxes), 23.0% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), 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 Wells 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 65% | — | — |
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 44% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$10,866
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 64 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 393 Top 65% in Oklahoma — larger than 35% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400687000811
Student demographics
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 393:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.2%
In-school suspensions 65
Out-of-school suspensions 65
Expulsions 64
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catoosa, which includes Wells Ms.
$10,866
Per student
-23%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 23.0%
Federal 17.5%
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
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wells Ms
How many students attend Wells Ms?
Wells Ms has 393 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Catoosa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Ms is 15.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 2% 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 Wells Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wells Ms is White at 36.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Catoosa, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Ms?
Wells Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) 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.