Enrollment
757
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bixby, OK
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400450002925
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bixby · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 757
- students enrolled
West Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bixby, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary
West Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Bixby, Oklahoma, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Oklahoma schools and 39% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 91% of state schools at 757 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 757 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bixby spends $8,862 per pupil, 30% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bixby's public schools, it stands alongside Central Es (709 students): West Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 19.7:1).
Bixby also operates Bixby Hs (2,405 students) and Bixby Ms (1,306 students) alongside West Elementary.
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 West Elementary compares
West Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,862
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 757 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 64.1%
Two or More 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 4.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, West Elementary is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bixby, which includes West Elementary.
$8,862
Per student
-30%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bixby Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bixby North Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Bixby
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bixby, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Bixby, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Elementary rank among schools in Bixby?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bixby, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bixby on the city page.
Is West Elementary a good school?
West Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Bixby?
Besides West Elementary, Bixby also operates Bixby Hs (2,405 students), Bixby Ms (1,306 students), and Central Es (709 students). See the Bixby district page for the complete list.
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