- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oklahoma City, OK
West Jhs
Federal NCES profile for West Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402025001004
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jhs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #7 of 15
- middle schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 605
- students enrolled
West Jhs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jhs ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
West Jhs shrank from 652 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 38.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 402025001004 · Oklahoma City, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Moore Hs (2,688 students)
West Jhs shrank from 652 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 38.7 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
West Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moore Hs
Moore Hs
2,688 students
- Westmoore Hs
Westmoore Hs
2,607 students
- Southmoore Hs
Southmoore Hs
2,055 students
- Highland East 751
Highland East Jhs
751 students
- Fairview Es 677
Fairview Es
677 students
- This school 605
West Jhs
605 students
What this shows West Jhs reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jhs compares
West Jhs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$9,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 23.1%
Two or More 16.5%
African American 10.1%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, West Jhs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore reports $9,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southmoore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland East Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Mayfield Ms
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838 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carl Albert Ms
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834 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe South Ms
Standard public school
738 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brink Jhs
Standard public school
668 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Southridge Jhs
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jhs
How many students attend West Jhs?
West Jhs has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jhs is 15.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% higher 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 West Jhs?
The largest demographic group at West Jhs is Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jhs?
West Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Jhs rank among middle schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jhs ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Moore?
Besides West Jhs, Moore also operates Moore Hs (2,688 students), Westmoore Hs (2,607 students), and Southmoore Hs (2,055 students). See the Moore district page for the complete list.