Enrollment
328
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Purcell Intermediate School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Purcell Intermediate School
Purcell Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Purcell, Oklahoma, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Purcell spends $9,769 per pupil, 22% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Purcell also operates Purcell Hs (438 students) and Purcell Es (387 students) alongside Purcell Intermediate 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 Purcell Intermediate School compares
Purcell Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,769
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
Counselors1.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Purcell, which includes Purcell Intermediate School.
$9,769
Per student
-22%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 52.4%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Purcell on the city page.
Is Purcell Intermediate School a good school?
Purcell Intermediate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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