- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcalester, OK
Puterbaugh Ms
Federal NCES profile for Puterbaugh Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 401944000924
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puterbaugh Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Mcalester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 439
- students enrolled
Puterbaugh Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puterbaugh Ms ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Mcalester, OK.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
439 on latest CCD 401944000924 · Mcalester, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcalester Hs (982 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 11 public schools in Mcalester. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Puterbaugh Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcalester Hs
Mcalester Hs
982 students
- Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Es
535 students
- This school
Puterbaugh Ms
439 students
- Parker Interme
Parker Intermediate Ctr
437 students
- Emerson Es 217
Emerson Es
217 students
- William Gay Ec 186
William Gay Ec Ctr
186 students
What this shows Puterbaugh Ms reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puterbaugh Ms compares
Puterbaugh Ms vs Oklahoma and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$13,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcalester reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Puterbaugh Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcalester Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Intermediate Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Gay Ec Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puterbaugh Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Puterbaugh Ms
How many students attend Puterbaugh Ms?
Puterbaugh Ms has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcalester, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puterbaugh Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Puterbaugh Ms is 14.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puterbaugh Ms?
Puterbaugh Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Puterbaugh Ms rank among public schools in Mcalester?
By Resource Investment Index, Puterbaugh Ms ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Mcalester, 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 Mcalester on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcalester?
Besides Puterbaugh Ms, Mcalester also operates Mcalester Hs (982 students), Will Rogers Es (535 students), and Parker Intermediate Ctr (437 students). See the Mcalester district page for the complete list.