- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Putnam City Hs
Federal NCES profile for Putnam City Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402529001342
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam City Hs earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #20 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,995
- students enrolled
Putnam City Hs has class sizes larger than 74% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City Hs ranks #20 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Putnam City Hs held near 2,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.6 → 103.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 402529001342 · Oklahoma City, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,995 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
Putnam City Hs held near 2,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.6 → 103.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Putnam City Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putnam City We
Putnam City West Hs
2,032 students
- This school
Putnam City Hs
1,995 students
- Putnam City No
Putnam City North Hs
1,567 students
- James L. Capps
James L. Capps Ms
938 students
- Hefner Ms
Hefner Ms
869 students
- Mayfield Ms
Mayfield Ms
838 students
What this shows Putnam City Hs reports 1,995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam City Hs compares
Putnam City Hs 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$10,727
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 26.5%
White 20.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Putnam City Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam City reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam City Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City West Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam City North Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James L. Capps Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hefner Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam City Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School High School
Standard public school
14,517 students 33.7:1 students per teacher
Westmoore Hs
Standard public school
2,607 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Putnam City West Hs
Standard public school
2,032 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northwest Classen Hs
Standard public school
1,914 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
U. S. Grant Hs
Standard public school
1,680 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Putnam City North Hs
Standard public school
1,567 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,995 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam City Hs
How many students attend Putnam City Hs?
Putnam City Hs has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 2,014 (2022-23) → 2,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam City Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam City Hs is 17.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam City Hs?
The largest demographic group at Putnam City Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam City Hs?
Putnam City Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Putnam City Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City Hs ranks #20 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam City?
Besides Putnam City Hs, Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students), Putnam City North Hs (1,567 students), and James L. Capps Ms (938 students). See the Putnam City district page for the complete list.