Enrollment
1,108
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whittier Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whittier Ms
Whittier Ms is a large middle school in Norman, Oklahoma, enrolling 1,108 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,108 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norman's middle schools, it stands alongside Irving Ms (727 students): Whittier Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students) and Norman Hs (2,100 students) alongside Whittier Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whittier Ms compares
Whittier Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norman, which includes Whittier Ms.
$10,374
Per student
-18%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.3%
Federal 12.2%
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.
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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Whittier Ms a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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