At a glance
Reported students
735
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma middle enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
353
Dewitt Waller MS: 735 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.3:1. 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
- 723
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Dewitt Waller MS
Dewitt Waller MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Enid. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Enid. NCES reports 735 students for 2024–25.
Among 358 middle schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 310 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.3:1 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 (50.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. 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 Dewitt Waller MS
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.18 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 2.03 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.03
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.63
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White50.6%
- Hispanic23.7%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.5%
- Multiracial13.6%
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 Enid
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Longfellow MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
519 reported students
Emerson MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
353 reported students
Garfield ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Prairie View ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Coolidge ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
419 reported students
Glenwood ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
399 reported students
Public schools near Dewitt Waller MS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover ES Elementary · Enid | PK–05 | 271 | 0.2 mi |
| McKinley ES Elementary · Enid | PK–05 | 224 | 0.7 mi |
| Glenwood ES Elementary · Enid | PK–05 | 399 | 0.9 mi |
| Emerson MS Middle · Enid | 06–08 | 353 | 1.4 mi |
| Longfellow MS Middle · Enid | 06–08 | 519 | 2.6 mi |
| Chisholm MS Middle · Chisholm | 06–08 | 247 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Waller MS
What grades does Dewitt Waller MS serve?
Dewitt Waller MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Enid.
How many students attend Dewitt Waller MS?
Dewitt Waller MS reported 735 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 358 Oklahoma middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 723 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dewitt Waller MS?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 735 students and 40.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dewitt Waller MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dewitt Waller MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Enid attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dewitt Waller MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.5% 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 Dewitt Waller MS in?
Dewitt Waller MS is part of Enid, based in Enid, OK, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dewitt Waller MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hoover ES (0.2 mi), McKinley ES (0.7 mi), Glenwood ES (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.