- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Purcell, OK
Purcell Hs
Federal NCES profile for Purcell Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402523001328
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purcell Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Purcell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 438
- students enrolled
Purcell Hs has class sizes larger than 83% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Purcell, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Purcell Hs grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 402523001328 · Purcell, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Purcell Es (387 students)
Purcell Hs grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Purcell Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Purcell Hs
438 students
- Purcell Es
Purcell Es
387 students
- Purcell Interm
Purcell Intermediate School
328 students
- Purcell Jhs
Purcell Jhs
310 students
What this shows Purcell Hs reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purcell Hs compares
Purcell 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,979
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Purcell Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Purcell reports $9,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Purcell Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcell Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purcell Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purcell Jhs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purcell Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Purcell Hs
How many students attend Purcell Hs?
Purcell Hs has 438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Purcell, OK. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purcell Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Purcell Hs is 19:1, which is 18% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purcell Hs?
The largest demographic group at Purcell Hs is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Purcell, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purcell Hs?
Purcell Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Purcell Hs rank among public schools in Purcell?
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Purcell, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Purcell?
Besides Purcell Hs, Purcell also operates Purcell Es (387 students), Purcell Intermediate School (328 students), and Purcell Jhs (310 students). See the Purcell district page for the complete list.