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YALE MS

315 East Chicago, Yale, OK 74085 · (918) 387-2434 · Payne County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL71 STUDENTS
Enrollment
71
Middle
DISTRICT 122 · STATE 388
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 15.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
50 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 68%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
21
Grade 7
19
Grade 8
31
Student demographics
White
79%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
4%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 21%
Two+
13%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 14%
Native American
4%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 11%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
42%
Female
58%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
71
-15 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 16.0:1
% White
79%
was 64%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About YALE MS

YALE MS, a minimally staffed 6-8 campus in Yale, Oklahoma, operated by YALE, hosts 71 students, covering grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Oklahoma's public schools average about 388 students each, so YALE MS sits 82% leaner than that benchmark.

Within YALE, which oversees 3 schools and 365 students, YALE MS is one campus in the system.

Demographically, YALE MS reports that White students make up the majority at 79%. Other groups include 13% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 4% Native American. That composition is broadly in line with Payne County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, YALE MS records 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.7:1 average. About 70% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is above Payne County's rate of about 52%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Payne County) records that median household income runs about $49,809, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. In all, Payne County runs 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,609 students), of which YALE MS is one.

YALE HS is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a rural site.

Over the past 7-year window. YALE MS's enrollment has ticked down 17% since 2018, when it stood at 86 (now 71). White enrollment moved from 64% to 79% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 16.0:1 in 2018 to 18.1:1 today.

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Payne County at a glance

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Population
82,972
Census ACS
Median income
$49,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
10,609 students

Quick facts

School name
YALE MS
District
YALE
Address
315 East Chicago, Yale, OK 74085
Phone
(918) 387-2434
County
Payne County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
71
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
50 (70%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
403336001839
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About YALE MS
How large is YALE MS?
YALE MS enrolls approximately 71 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does YALE MS serve?
YALE MS serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at YALE MS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at YALE MS is approximately 18.1:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at YALE MS?
At YALE MS, the student body is approximately 79% White, 4% Hispanic, 13% Two or more.
Is YALE MS public or private?
YALE MS is a public K-12 school, overseen by YALE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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