Enrollment
278
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oklahoma City, OK
Winds West Es
Federal NCES profile for Winds West Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 403237029719
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winds West Es earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 77
- schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 278
- students enrolled
Winds West Es has class sizes larger than 80% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winds West Es ranks #3 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Western Heights · Oklahoma
NCES ID 403237029719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winds West Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winds West Es
Winds West Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 278 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 278 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oklahoma City's public schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School Elementary (14,019 students): Winds West Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 19.2:1).
Western Heights also operates Western Heights Hs (771 students) and Council Grove Es (413 students) alongside Winds West 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 Winds West Es compares
Winds West 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,372
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 25.9%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Winds West Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Heights, which includes Winds West Es.
$13,372
Per student
+6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 19.8%
Federal 16.6%
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 Winds West Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Heights Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Council Grove Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgestone Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Heights Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winds West Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School Elementary
Standard public school
14,019 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
John W Rex Charter Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hilldale Es
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hills Es
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Es
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winds West Es
How many students attend Winds West Es?
Winds West Es has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winds West Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Winds West Es is 18.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winds West Es?
The largest demographic group at Winds West Es is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winds West Es?
Winds West Es has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Winds West Es rank among schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Winds West Es ranks #3 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
Is Winds West Es a good school?
Winds West Es earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Western Heights?
Besides Winds West Es, Western Heights also operates Western Heights Hs (771 students), Council Grove Es (413 students), and Bridgestone Es (407 students). See the Western Heights district page for the complete list.
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