Enrollment
880
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Catoosa, OK
Helen Paul Learning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Helen Paul Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400687002309
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Paul Learning Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Catoosa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 880
- students enrolled
Helen Paul Learning Ctr has class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Paul Learning Ctr ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Catoosa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Helen Paul Learning Ctr compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Helen Paul Learning Ctr
Helen Paul Learning Ctr is a large combined-grade school in Catoosa, Oklahoma, enrolling 880 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 95% of state schools at 880 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 880 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Catoosa also operates Catoosa Hs (542 students) and Wells Ms (393 students) alongside Helen Paul Learning Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Helen Paul Learning Ctr compares
Helen Paul Learning Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 880 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catoosa, which includes Helen Paul Learning Ctr.
$10,422
Per student
-17%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 23.0%
Federal 17.5%
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.
How Helen Paul Learning Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catoosa Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Paul Learning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~880 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Helen Paul Learning Ctr
How many students attend Helen Paul Learning Ctr?
Helen Paul Learning Ctr has 880 students enrolled. It is a public school in Catoosa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Paul Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Paul Learning Ctr is 18:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Paul Learning Ctr?
Helen Paul Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Helen Paul Learning Ctr rank among public schools in Catoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Paul Learning Ctr ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Catoosa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Catoosa on the city page.
Is Helen Paul Learning Ctr a good school?
Helen Paul Learning Ctr earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Catoosa?
Besides Helen Paul Learning Ctr, Catoosa also operates Catoosa Hs (542 students) and Wells Ms (393 students). See the Catoosa district page for the complete list.
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