Enrollment
310
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Purcell, OK
Purcell Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Purcell Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402523002239
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purcell Jhs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Purcell · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 310
- students enrolled
Purcell Jhs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Jhs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Purcell, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Purcell Jhs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Purcell Jhs
Purcell Jhs is a mid-sized middle school in Purcell, Oklahoma, enrolling 310 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Jhs.
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 Jhs compares
Purcell Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 16.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Purcell Jhs 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 Jhs.
$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 Jhs 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purcell Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purcell Jhs'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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Purcell Jhs
How many students attend Purcell Jhs?
Purcell Jhs has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Purcell, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purcell Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Purcell Jhs is 14.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% 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 Purcell Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Purcell Jhs is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Purcell, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purcell Jhs?
Purcell Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Jhs rank among public schools in Purcell?
By Resource Investment Index, Purcell Jhs ranks #3 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 Jhs a good school?
Purcell Jhs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Jhs, Purcell also operates Purcell Hs (438 students), Purcell Es (387 students), and Purcell Intermediate School (328 students). See the Purcell district page for the complete list.
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