At a glance
Reported students
607
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 358 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269.5
Ponca City West MS: 607 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 739
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Ponca City West MS
Ponca City West MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Ponca City. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Ponca City. NCES reports 607 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to 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 (51.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (16.5%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Ponca City West MS
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.61 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 2.45 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.45
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White51.6%
- Hispanic16%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native16.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial12%
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 Ponca City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ponca City East MS
Middle · Grades 08–08
320 reported students
Lincoln ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
316 reported students
Union ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
E. M. Trout ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
267 reported students
Woodlands ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
258 reported students
Roosevelt ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
252 reported students
Public schools near Ponca City West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 316 | 0.1 mi |
| Liberty ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 241 | 1.1 mi |
| Ponca City East MS Middle · Ponca City | 08–08 | 320 | 1.3 mi |
| Garfield ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 220 | 1.5 mi |
| Ponca City HS High · Ponca City | 09–12 | 1,498 | 1.5 mi |
| Roosevelt ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 252 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ponca City West MS
What grades does Ponca City West MS serve?
Ponca City West MS reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ponca City.
How many students attend Ponca City West MS?
Ponca City West MS reported 607 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 358 Oklahoma middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 739 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ponca City West MS?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 607 students and 39.61 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 Ponca City West MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ponca City West MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ponca City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ponca City West MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.9% 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 Ponca City West MS in?
Ponca City West MS is part of Ponca City, based in Ponca City, OK, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ponca City West MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln ES (0.1 mi), Liberty ES (1.1 mi), Ponca City East MS (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.