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ELGIN MS

712 J St, Elgin, OK 73538ELGIN →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
791
Students
Total enrolled
$11,905
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 15% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 791 students in grades 05–08 in Elgin, Oklahoma.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,905 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
17.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

ELGIN MS is a large middle in Elgin, Oklahoma, serving grades 05–08 with 791 students. The district invests $11,905 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at ELGIN MS

791
Total Students
17.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution397 male · 394 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 210 students
Student Composition
62%
15%
12%
Asian1%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black3%
Multiracial12%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 401071001980

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,905Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,905
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,238
Student Support$2,262
Administration$1,429
Operations$1,786
Other$1,190
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,905 spent per student, an estimated $5,274 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
38%
State government
43.8%
Local (property tax)
38.5%
Federal programs
17.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ELGIN ES
↓
High School
ELGIN HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyComanche County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictELGIN →
Phone: (580)492-3655
NCES ID: 401071001980
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Elgin seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ELGIN
Elem
ELGIN ES
945 students · PK–04
29% FRL
High
ELGIN HS
771 students · 09–12
20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
712 J St, Elgin, OK 73538
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.