Enrollment
938
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James L. Capps Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at James L. Capps Ms
James L. Capps Ms is a large middle school in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, enrolling 938 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 95% of state schools at 938 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 474 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 938 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students) and Putnam City Hs (1,995 students) alongside James L. Capps Ms.
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 James L. Capps Ms compares
James L. Capps Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,740
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam City, which includes James L. Capps Ms.
$10,740
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~938 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Warr Acres on the city page.
Is James L. Capps Ms a good school?
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. 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 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.
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