- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcalester, OK
William Gay Ec Ctr
Federal NCES profile for William Gay Ec Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401944000925
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Gay Ec Ctr earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Mcalester · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 186
- students enrolled
William Gay Ec Ctr has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Gay Ec Ctr ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester, OK.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
186 on latest CCD 401944000925 · Mcalester, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcalester Hs (982 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
William Gay Ec Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcalester Hs
Mcalester Hs
982 students
- Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Es
535 students
- Puterbaugh Ms
Puterbaugh Ms
439 students
- Parker Interme
Parker Intermediate Ctr
437 students
- Emerson Es 217
Emerson Es
217 students
- This school 186
William Gay Ec Ctr
186 students
What this shows William Gay Ec Ctr reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Gay Ec Ctr compares
William Gay Ec Ctr vs Oklahoma and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$13,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Mcalester reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Gay Ec Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcalester Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Puterbaugh Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker Intermediate Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Gay Ec Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Gay Ec Ctr
How many students attend William Gay Ec Ctr?
William Gay Ec Ctr has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcalester, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Gay Ec Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at William Gay Ec Ctr is 15.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Gay Ec Ctr?
William Gay Ec Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 William Gay Ec Ctr rank among elementary schools in Mcalester?
By Resource Investment Index, William Gay Ec Ctr ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mcalester on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcalester?
Besides William Gay Ec Ctr, Mcalester also operates Mcalester Hs (982 students), Will Rogers Es (535 students), and Puterbaugh Ms (439 students). See the Mcalester district page for the complete list.