Enrollment
263
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 403360001853
Zion Public School — Stilwell, OK
Federal NCES profile for Zion Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zion Public School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zion Public School reports 263 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1315 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Zion spends $12,901 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.9% from local sources (property taxes), 52.5% from the state, and 33.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zion Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,901
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Per 1315 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 263 Top 45% in Oklahoma — larger than 55% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 403360001853
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 85.2%
White 12.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 85.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 1315:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zion, which includes Zion Public School.
$12,901
Per student
-9%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 52.5%
Federal 33.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Stilwell
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Rocky Mountain Public School
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Dahlonegah Public School
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163 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Peavine Public School
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Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty)
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57 students 12:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Zion Public School
How many students attend Zion Public School?
Zion Public School has 263 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stilwell, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zion Public School is 12.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zion Public School?
The largest demographic group at Zion Public School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 85.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stilwell, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zion Public School?
Zion Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.