At a glance
Reported students
1,108
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
506
Whittier MS: 1,108 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
19.3:1 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
- 1,006
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Whittier MS
Whittier MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Norman. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Norman. NCES reports 1,108 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, 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 (51.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. 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 Whittier MS
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.31 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 3.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.92
- 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
- White51.9%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black3.6%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial16.1%
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 Norman
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Irving MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
727 reported students
Longfellow MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
708 reported students
Alcott MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
708 reported students
Dimensions Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
738 reported students
Roosevelt ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Eisenhower ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
Public schools near Whittier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott MS Middle · Norman | 06–08 | 708 | 0.4 mi |
| Longfellow MS Middle · Norman | 06–08 | 708 | 2.2 mi |
| Irving MS Middle · Norman | 06–08 | 727 | 3.5 mi |
| Curtis Inge MS Middle · Noble | 06–08 | 673 | 6 mi |
| Newcastle MS Middle · Newcastle | 06–08 | 599 | 7.5 mi |
| Highland East JHS Middle · Moore | 07–08 | 751 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whittier MS
What grades does Whittier MS serve?
Whittier MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Norman.
How many students attend Whittier MS?
Whittier MS reported 1,108 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 358 Oklahoma middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,006 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whittier MS?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 1,108 students and 57.31 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 Whittier MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whittier MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norman attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whittier MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.4% 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 Whittier MS in?
Whittier MS is part of Norman, based in Norman, OK, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whittier MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alcott MS (0.4 mi), Longfellow MS (2.2 mi), Irving MS (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.