Enrollment
462
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pauls Valley, OK
Pauls Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pauls Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402355002123
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pauls Valley Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Pauls Valley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 462
- students enrolled
Pauls Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pauls Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pauls Valley, OK.
School address
District: Pauls Valley · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402355002123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pauls Valley Elementary School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pauls Valley Elementary School
Pauls Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, enrolling 462 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Pauls Valley's public schools, it stands alongside Pauls Valley Jhs (322 students): Pauls Valley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.3:1).
Pauls Valley also operates Pauls Valley Hs (361 students) and Pauls Valley Jhs (322 students) alongside Pauls Valley Elementary School.
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 Pauls Valley Elementary School compares
Pauls Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,719
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Pauls Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pauls Valley, which includes Pauls Valley Elementary School.
$10,719
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 14.0%
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 Pauls Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Valley Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pauls Valley Jhs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pauls Valley Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pauls Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Pauls Valley
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pauls Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Pauls Valley Elementary School?
Pauls Valley Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pauls Valley, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pauls Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pauls Valley Elementary School is 14:1, which is 13% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% 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 Pauls Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pauls Valley Elementary School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Pauls Valley, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pauls Valley Elementary School?
Pauls Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Pauls Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Pauls Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Pauls Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pauls Valley, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pauls Valley on the city page.
Is Pauls Valley Elementary School a good school?
Pauls Valley Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oklahoma schools. 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 Pauls Valley?
Besides Pauls Valley Elementary School, Pauls Valley also operates Pauls Valley Hs (361 students), Pauls Valley Jhs (322 students), and Pauls Valley Intermediate School (289 students). See the Pauls Valley district page for the complete list.
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