- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poteau, OK
Poteau Hs
Federal NCES profile for Poteau Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402487001310
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poteau Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Poteau · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 674
- students enrolled
Poteau Hs has class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poteau Hs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Poteau, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Poteau Hs grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 402487001310 · Poteau, OK High · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Poteau Upper Es (468 students)
Poteau Hs grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Poteau Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Poteau Hs
674 students
- Poteau Upper E
Poteau Upper Es
468 students
- Poteau Primary
Poteau Primary Es
439 students
- Pansy Kidd Ms
Pansy Kidd Ms
288 students
- 7th and 8th Gr
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
277 students
What this shows Poteau Hs reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poteau Hs compares
Poteau Hs 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,847
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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.5%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Poteau Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poteau reports $10,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poteau Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau Upper Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poteau Primary Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pansy Kidd Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poteau Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poteau Hs
How many students attend Poteau Hs?
Poteau Hs has 674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poteau, OK. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poteau Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Poteau Hs is 17.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poteau Hs?
The largest demographic group at Poteau Hs is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Poteau, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poteau Hs?
Poteau Hs 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 Poteau Hs rank among public schools in Poteau?
By Resource Investment Index, Poteau Hs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Poteau, 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 Poteau on the city page.
What other schools are in Poteau?
Besides Poteau Hs, Poteau also operates Poteau Upper Es (468 students), Poteau Primary Es (439 students), and Pansy Kidd Ms (288 students). See the Poteau district page for the complete list.