- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Helen Paul Learning Ctr held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 400687002309 · Catoosa, OK Other · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 18:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Catoosa Hs (542 students)
Helen Paul Learning Ctr held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Helen Paul Learning Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Helen Paul Learning Ctr
880 students
- Catoosa Hs
Catoosa Hs
542 students
- Wells Ms
Wells Ms
393 students
What this shows Helen Paul Learning Ctr reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Paul Learning Ctr compares
Helen Paul Learning Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,119
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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catoosa reports $10,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~880 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.