- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oklahoma City, OK
Western Heights Ms
Federal NCES profile for Western Heights Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403237002244
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Heights Ms earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 15
- middle schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 370
- students enrolled
Western Heights Ms has class sizes smaller than 92% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Ms ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Western Heights · Oklahoma
NCES ID 403237002244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Western Heights Ms shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 403237002244 · Oklahoma City, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Heights Hs (771 students)
Western Heights Ms shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Western Heights Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Height
Western Heights Hs
771 students
- Council Grove
Council Grove Es
413 students
- Bridgestone Es
Bridgestone Es
407 students
- John Glenn Es
John Glenn Es
398 students
- This school
Western Heights Ms
370 students
- Winds West Es 278
Winds West Es
278 students
What this shows Western Heights Ms reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Heights Ms compares
Western Heights Ms 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 8% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$13,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 24.3%
White 14.3%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Western Heights Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Heights reports $13,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Heights Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Heights Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Council Grove Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgestone Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winds West Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Heights Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hefner Ms
Standard public school
869 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Ms
Standard public school
838 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carl Albert Ms
Standard public school
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
West Jhs
Standard public school
605 students 15.9:1 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Heights Ms
How many students attend Western Heights Ms?
Western Heights Ms has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Heights Ms is 10.9:1, which is 32% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 31% 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 Western Heights Ms?
The largest demographic group at Western Heights Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Heights Ms?
Western Heights Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Western Heights Ms rank among middle schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Heights Ms ranks #1 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 Western Heights?
Besides Western Heights Ms, Western Heights also operates Western Heights Hs (771 students), Council Grove Es (413 students), and Bridgestone Es (407 students). See the Western Heights district page for the complete list.