Enrollment
454
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilburton, OK
Wilburton Es
Federal NCES profile for Wilburton Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403279001810
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilburton Es earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wilburton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 454
- students enrolled
Wilburton Es has class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilburton Es ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wilburton, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilburton Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilburton Es
Wilburton Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilburton, Oklahoma, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (39%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wilburton spends $10,044 per pupil, 20% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wilburton's public schools, it stands alongside Panola Es (70 students): Wilburton Es is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 14:1).
Wilburton also operates Wilburton Hs (226 students) and Wilburton Ms (186 students) alongside Wilburton Es.
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 Wilburton Es compares
Wilburton Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$10,044
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 48.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Wilburton Es is about as mixed as the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilburton, which includes Wilburton Es.
$10,044
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 54.9%
Federal 17.9%
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 Wilburton Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilburton Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilburton Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilburton Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Wilburton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilburton Es
How many students attend Wilburton Es?
Wilburton Es has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilburton, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilburton Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilburton Es is 18.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilburton Es?
The largest demographic group at Wilburton Es is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Wilburton, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilburton Es?
Wilburton Es has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wilburton Es rank among public schools in Wilburton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilburton Es ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wilburton, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wilburton on the city page.
Is Wilburton Es a good school?
Wilburton Es earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Wilburton?
Besides Wilburton Es, Wilburton also operates Wilburton Hs (226 students) and Wilburton Ms (186 students). See the Wilburton district page for the complete list.
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