Enrollment
527
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402529001331
Central Es — Warr Acres, OK
Federal NCES profile for Central Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Es reports 527 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 527 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Putnam City spends $12,695 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 41.3% from the state, and 19.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,695
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 527 Top 80% in Oklahoma — larger than 20% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402529001331
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
White 11.8%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 527:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.4%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam City, which includes Central Es.
$12,695
Per student
-10%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Central Es
How many students attend Central Es?
Central Es has 527 students enrolled. It is a other school in Warr Acres, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Es is 16.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Es?
The largest demographic group at Central Es is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Warr Acres, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Es?
Central Es has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.