At a glance
Reported students
242
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma middle enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303.5
Idabel MS: 242 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
18.5:1 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
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Idabel MS
Idabel MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Idabel. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Idabel. NCES reports 242 students for 2024–25.
Among 358 middle schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 310 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, 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 Black (25.2%) and White (21.1%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. 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 Idabel MS
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.1 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White21.1%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black25.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.8%
- Multiracial18.6%
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 Idabel
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Idabel Primary South ES
Elementary · Grades PK–01
260 reported students
Central ES
Elementary · Grades 02–05
347 reported students
Idabel HS
High · Grades 09–12
428 reported students
Public schools near Idabel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central ES Elementary · Idabel | 02–05 | 347 | 0.3 mi |
| Idabel Primary South ES Elementary · Idabel | PK–01 | 260 | 1 mi |
| Idabel HS High · Idabel | 09–12 | 428 | 1.2 mi |
| Denison Public School Elementary · Denison | PK–08 | 282 | 2.3 mi |
| Holly Creek Public School Elementary · Holly Creek | PK–08 | 209 | 5.9 mi |
| Rector Johnson MS Middle · Broken Bow | 06–08 | 343 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Idabel MS
What grades does Idabel MS serve?
Idabel MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Idabel.
How many students attend Idabel MS?
Idabel MS reported 242 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 358 Oklahoma middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Idabel MS?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 242 students and 13.1 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 Idabel MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Idabel MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Idabel attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Idabel MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Idabel MS in?
Idabel MS is part of Idabel, based in Idabel, OK, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Idabel MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central ES (0.3 mi), Idabel Primary South ES (1 mi), Idabel HS (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.