Enrollment
259
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 403024001676
Whitman Es — Tulsa, OK
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitman Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Whitman Es reports 259 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 259 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tulsa spends $15,015 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.1% from local sources (property taxes), 29.9% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), 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 Whitman 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 44% | — | — |
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,015
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 259 Top 44% in Oklahoma — larger than 56% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403024001676
Student demographics
African American 62.5%
Two or More 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
White 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 259:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tulsa, which includes Whitman Es.
$15,015
Per student
+6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 27.1%
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
- 1,302
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
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Kendall-Whittier Es
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Southeast Es
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Skelly Es
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Disney Es
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724 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Whitman Es
How many students attend Whitman Es?
Whitman Es has 259 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Es is 17.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Es?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Es is African American at 62.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tulsa, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Es?
Whitman Es has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) 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.