- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Purcell, OK
Purcell Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Purcell Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402523002344
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purcell Intermediate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Purcell · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 328
- students enrolled
Purcell Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Purcell, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Purcell Intermediate School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 402523002344 · Purcell, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Purcell Hs (438 students)
Purcell Intermediate School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Purcell Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Purcell Hs
Purcell Hs
438 students
- Purcell Es
Purcell Es
387 students
- This school
Purcell Intermediate School
328 students
- Purcell Jhs
Purcell Jhs
310 students
What this shows Purcell Intermediate School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purcell Intermediate School compares
Purcell Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 328 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
328
Bigger than 36% 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
11.0%
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Purcell Intermediate School is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcell Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purcell Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Purcell Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purcell Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Purcell Intermediate School
How many students attend Purcell Intermediate School?
Purcell Intermediate School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Purcell, OK. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purcell Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Purcell Intermediate School 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 Purcell Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Purcell Intermediate School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Purcell, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purcell Intermediate School?
Purcell Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Purcell Intermediate School rank among public schools in Purcell?
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Intermediate School, Purcell also operates Purcell Hs (438 students), Purcell Es (387 students), and Purcell Jhs (310 students). See the Purcell district page for the complete list.