- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oklahoma City, OK
Hefner Ms
Federal NCES profile for Hefner Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402529001240
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hefner Ms earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Oklahoma schools.
- #10 of 15
- middle schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 869
- students enrolled
Hefner Ms has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hefner Ms ranks #10 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Hefner Ms shrank from 965 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 402529001240 · Oklahoma City, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
869 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
Hefner Ms shrank from 965 students in 2022-23 to 891 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Hefner Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putnam City We
Putnam City West Hs
2,032 students
- Putnam City Hs
Putnam City Hs
1,995 students
- Putnam City No
Putnam City North Hs
1,567 students
- James L. Capps
James L. Capps Ms
938 students
- This school
Hefner Ms
869 students
- Mayfield Ms
Mayfield Ms
838 students
What this shows Hefner Ms reports 869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hefner Ms compares
Hefner Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.4%
White 25.5%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Hefner Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam City reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hefner Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City West Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam City North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James L. Capps Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hefner Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mayfield Ms
Standard public school
838 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carl Albert Ms
Standard public school
834 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe South Ms
Standard public school
738 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Brink Jhs
Standard public school
668 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Jhs
Standard public school
605 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Southridge Jhs
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~869 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hefner Ms
How many students attend Hefner Ms?
Hefner Ms has 869 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 965 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hefner Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hefner Ms is 13.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hefner Ms?
The largest demographic group at Hefner Ms is African American at 35.4% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hefner Ms?
Hefner Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hefner Ms rank among middle schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hefner Ms ranks #10 of 15 middle schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam City?
Besides Hefner Ms, Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students), Putnam City Hs (1,995 students), and Putnam City North Hs (1,567 students). See the Putnam City district page for the complete list.