At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
776
Russell Dougherty ES: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 278
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Russell Dougherty ES
Russell Dougherty ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Edmond. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Edmond. NCES reports 286 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.9%) and multiracial (15%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Russell Dougherty ES
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.16
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic7%
- Black1%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Edmond
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Scissortail ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
Clegern ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Ida Freeman ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
429 reported students
Sunset ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Orvis Risner ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
551 reported students
Charles Haskell ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
Public schools near Russell Dougherty ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clegern ES Elementary · Edmond | PK–05 | 425 | 0.5 mi |
| Ida Freeman ES Elementary · Edmond | PK–05 | 429 | 0.7 mi |
| Northern Hills ES Elementary · Edmond | PK–05 | 708 | 0.8 mi |
| Sunset ES Elementary · Edmond | PK–05 | 535 | 0.8 mi |
| Will Rogers ES Elementary · Edmond | PK–05 | 687 | 1 mi |
| John Ross ES Elementary · Edmond | PK–05 | 646 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Russell Dougherty ES
What grades does Russell Dougherty ES serve?
Russell Dougherty ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Edmond.
How many students attend Russell Dougherty ES?
Russell Dougherty ES reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Russell Dougherty ES?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 286 students and 16.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Russell Dougherty ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Russell Dougherty ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Edmond attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Russell Dougherty ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Russell Dougherty ES in?
Russell Dougherty ES is part of Edmond, based in Edmond, OK, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Russell Dougherty ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clegern ES (0.5 mi), Ida Freeman ES (0.7 mi), Northern Hills ES (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.