- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oklahoma City, OK
Putnam City West Hs
Federal NCES profile for Putnam City West Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 402529001343
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam City West Hs earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #18 of 26
- high schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 2,032
- students enrolled
Putnam City West Hs has class sizes larger than 86% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City West Hs ranks #18 of 26 high schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+132 students YoY
Putnam City West Hs grew from 1,803 students in 2022-23 to 1,935 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 104.1 → 122.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+132 students YoY 402529001343 · Oklahoma City, OK High · LARGE · TRAD
2,032 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City Hs (1,995 students)
Putnam City West Hs grew from 1,803 students in 2022-23 to 1,935 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 104.1 → 122.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Putnam City West Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Putnam City West Hs
2,032 students
- Putnam City Hs
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 West Hs reports 2,032 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam City West Hs compares
Putnam City West Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,032 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,032
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
Counselors8.7 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
335
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 14.7%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Putnam City West Hs is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 West Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 West 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 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
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 (~2,032 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam City West Hs
How many students attend Putnam City West Hs?
Putnam City West Hs has 2,032 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,803 (2022-23) → 1,935 (2023-24), up 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam City West Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam City West Hs is 19.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam City West Hs?
The largest demographic group at Putnam City West Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam City West Hs?
Putnam City West Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Hs rank among high schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam City West Hs ranks #18 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 West Hs, Putnam City also operates Putnam City Hs (1,995 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.