- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Putnam City North Hs
Federal NCES profile for Putnam City North Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402529001871
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam City North Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #16 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,567
- students enrolled
Putnam City North Hs has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City North Hs ranks #16 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Putnam City North Hs held near 1,577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.2 → 101.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 402529001871 · Oklahoma City, OK High · MID · TRAD
1,567 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
Putnam City North Hs held near 1,577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.2 → 101.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Putnam City North Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putnam City We
Putnam City West Hs
2,032 students
- Putnam City Hs
Putnam City Hs
1,995 students
- This school
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 North Hs reports 1,567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam City North Hs compares
Putnam City North 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,567 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
1,567
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
47.6%
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
White 26.4%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Putnam City North Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 North Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City West Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam City Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L. Capps Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hefner Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam City North Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Putnam City Hs
Standard public school
1,995 students 17.8:1 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
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 (~1,567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam City North Hs
How many students attend Putnam City North Hs?
Putnam City North Hs has 1,567 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,579 (2022-23) → 1,577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam City North Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam City North Hs 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 Putnam City North Hs?
The largest demographic group at Putnam City North Hs is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam City North Hs?
Putnam City North Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City North Hs ranks #16 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 North Hs, Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students), Putnam City Hs (1,995 students), and James L. Capps Ms (938 students). See the Putnam City district page for the complete list.