- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcalester, OK
Parker Intermediate Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Parker Intermediate Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401944002388
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Intermediate Ctr earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Mcalester · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 437
- students enrolled
Parker Intermediate Ctr has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Intermediate Ctr ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Parker Intermediate Ctr grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 401944002388 · Mcalester, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcalester Hs (982 students)
Parker Intermediate Ctr grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Parker Intermediate Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcalester Hs
Mcalester Hs
982 students
- Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Es
535 students
- Puterbaugh Ms
Puterbaugh Ms
439 students
- This school
Parker Intermediate Ctr
437 students
- Emerson Es 217
Emerson Es
217 students
- William Gay Ec 186
William Gay Ec Ctr
186 students
What this shows Parker Intermediate Ctr reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Intermediate Ctr compares
Parker Intermediate 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Two or More 20.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Parker Intermediate Ctr is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcalester reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Intermediate Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcalester Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Puterbaugh Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Gay Ec Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Intermediate Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Intermediate Ctr
How many students attend Parker Intermediate Ctr?
Parker Intermediate Ctr has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcalester, OK. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Intermediate Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Intermediate Ctr is 16.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Intermediate Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Parker Intermediate Ctr is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Mcalester, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Intermediate Ctr?
Parker Intermediate Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Parker Intermediate Ctr rank among elementary schools in Mcalester?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Intermediate Ctr ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Mcalester, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mcalester on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcalester?
Besides Parker Intermediate Ctr, Mcalester also operates Mcalester Hs (982 students), Will Rogers Es (535 students), and Puterbaugh Ms (439 students). See the Mcalester district page for the complete list.