At a glance
Reported students
157
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.47
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
25th percentile
Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
169.5
Pawhuska MS: 157 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
- 142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Pawhuska MS
Pawhuska MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Pawhuska. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Pawhuska. NCES reports 157 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 25th 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (36.9%) and multiracial (25.5%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. 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 Pawhuska MS
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.47 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 0.33 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
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White21.7%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native36.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial25.5%
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 Pawhuska
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pawhuska ES
Elementary · Grades 03–05
157 reported students
Indian Camp ES
Elementary · Grades PK–02
182 reported students
Pawhuska HS
High · Grades 09–12
183 reported students
Public schools near Pawhuska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawhuska HS High · Pawhuska | 09–12 | 183 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pawhuska ES Elementary · Pawhuska | 03–05 | 157 | 0.1 mi |
| Indian Camp ES Elementary · Pawhuska | PK–02 | 182 | 0.6 mi |
| Wynona HS High · Wynona | 09–12 | 29 | 8.6 mi |
| Wynona ES Elementary · Wynona | PK–08 | 47 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pawhuska MS
What grades does Pawhuska MS serve?
Pawhuska MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pawhuska.
How many students attend Pawhuska MS?
Pawhuska MS reported 157 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 358 Oklahoma middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 142 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pawhuska MS?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 157 students and 8.47 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 Pawhuska MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pawhuska MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pawhuska attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pawhuska MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.7% 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 Pawhuska MS in?
Pawhuska MS is part of Pawhuska, based in Pawhuska, OK, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pawhuska MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pawhuska HS (under 0.1 mi), Pawhuska ES (0.1 mi), Indian Camp ES (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.