Enrollment
626
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402868029737
Westwood Es — Stillwater, OK
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 79
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
District: Stillwater · Oklahoma
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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westwood Es reports 626 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 417 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stillwater spends $11,173 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.8% from local sources (property taxes), 35.0% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Westwood Es 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 87% | — | — |
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,173
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 417 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 626 Top 87% in Oklahoma — larger than 13% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402868029737
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 417:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stillwater, which includes Westwood Es.
$11,173
Per student
-21%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 35.0%
Federal 13.1%
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
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood Es
How many students attend Westwood Es?
Westwood Es has 626 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stillwater, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Es is 17.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Es?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Es is White at 62.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stillwater, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Es?
Westwood Es has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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.