- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warr Acres, OK
James L. Capps Ms
Federal NCES profile for James L. Capps Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402529001184
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James L. Capps Ms earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Warr Acres · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 938
- students enrolled
James L. Capps Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Capps Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warr Acres, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
James L. Capps Ms held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 402529001184 · Warr Acres, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
James L. Capps Ms held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
James L. Capps 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
- This school
James L. Capps Ms
938 students
- Hefner Ms
Hefner Ms
869 students
- Mayfield Ms
Mayfield Ms
838 students
What this shows James L. Capps Ms reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How James L. Capps Ms compares
James L. Capps Ms 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 228 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
African American 19.8%
White 18.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, James L. Capps 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 James L. Capps 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 |
| Hefner Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James L. Capps 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
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about James L. Capps Ms
How many students attend James L. Capps Ms?
James L. Capps Ms has 938 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warr Acres, OK. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L. Capps Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at James L. Capps Ms is 15.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 2% 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 James L. Capps Ms?
The largest demographic group at James L. Capps Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Warr Acres, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James L. Capps Ms?
James L. Capps Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 James L. Capps Ms rank among public schools in Warr Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Capps Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warr Acres, 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 Putnam City?
Besides James L. Capps 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.