Enrollment
533
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bixby, OK
West Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for West Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400450002926
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bixby · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 533
- students enrolled
West Intermediate has class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bixby, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Intermediate compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Intermediate
West Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Bixby, Oklahoma, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Oklahoma schools and 27% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside North Intermediate School (487 students): West Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 18:1).
Bixby also operates Bixby Hs (2,405 students) and Bixby Ms (1,306 students) alongside West Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
West Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.1%
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 62.3%
Two or More 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, West Intermediate 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 Intermediate.
$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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bixby Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bixby North Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Intermediate'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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Bixby
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Intermediate
How many students attend West Intermediate?
West Intermediate has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bixby, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at West Intermediate is 20.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at West Intermediate is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Bixby, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Intermediate?
West Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Bixby?
By Resource Investment Index, West Intermediate ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bixby on the city page.
Is West Intermediate a good school?
West Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Intermediate, Bixby also operates Bixby Hs (2,405 students), Bixby Ms (1,306 students), and West Elementary (757 students). See the Bixby district page for the complete list.
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