- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oklahoma City, OK
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402529001338
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oklahoma schools.
- #5 of 77
- schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 243
- students enrolled
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr ranks #5 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 402529001338 · Oklahoma City, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr 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
- Hefner Ms
Hefner Ms
869 students
- This school 243
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
243 students
What this shows Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr compares
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is a growing 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 25.1%
African American 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 16.0%
Asian 14.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 25.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.8, Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr 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 Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hefner Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr'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
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School Elementary
Standard public school
14,019 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
John W Rex Charter Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hilldale Es
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hills Es
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Es
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is 16.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is White at 25.1% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr ranks #5 of 77 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 schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam City?
Besides Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr, 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.