- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norman, OK
Whittier Ms
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402172001085
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Norman · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,108
- students enrolled
Whittier Ms has class sizes larger than 82% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Ms ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Norman, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Whittier Ms grew from 1,016 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 402172001085 · Norman, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
1,108 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman North Hs (2,400 students)
Whittier Ms grew from 1,016 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Whittier Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman North H
Norman North Hs
2,400 students
- Norman Hs
Norman Hs
2,100 students
- This school
Whittier Ms
1,108 students
- Dimensions Aca 738
Dimensions Academy
738 students
- Irving Ms 727
Irving Ms
727 students
- Longfellow Ms 708
Longfellow Ms
708 students
What this shows Whittier Ms reports 1,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Ms compares
Whittier Ms is a growing 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$10,223
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 16.1%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Whittier Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norman reports $10,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimensions Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 35.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Norman
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Irving Ms
Standard public school
727 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Ms
Standard public school
708 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alcott Ms
Standard public school
708 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Little Axe Ms
Standard public school
267 students 14.1:1 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 (~1,108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Ms
How many students attend Whittier Ms?
Whittier Ms has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norman, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,016 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Ms is 18.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Ms?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Ms is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Norman, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Ms?
Whittier Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Whittier Ms rank among middle schools in Norman?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Ms ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Norman, 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 Norman on the city page.
What other schools are in Norman?
Besides Whittier Ms, Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students), Norman Hs (2,100 students), and Dimensions Academy (738 students). See the Norman district page for the complete list.