Enrollment
95
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 402277002889
Putnam Heights Academy Hs — Oklahoma City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Heights Academy Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 88
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.9:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam Heights Academy Hs compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Putnam Heights Academy Hs reports 95 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 82% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 82% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 48 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oklahoma City spends $14,864 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.0% from local sources (property taxes), 32.9% from the state, and 34.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Putnam Heights Academy Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.9:1 | ▼ 82% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2.9:1
students per teacher
— 82% below state mean
Top 0% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,864
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 48 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 84.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 166.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 95 Top 13% in Oklahoma — larger than 87% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 2.9:1 -82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402277002889
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
African American 36.8%
White 8.4%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 48:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 80
Out-of-school suspensions 78
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oklahoma City, which includes Putnam Heights Academy Hs.
$14,864
Per student
+5%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 32.9%
Federal 34.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
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Putnam City Hs
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Northwest Classen Hs
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U. S. Grant Hs
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam Heights Academy Hs
How many students attend Putnam Heights Academy Hs?
Putnam Heights Academy Hs has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Heights Academy Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Heights Academy Hs is 2.9:1, which is 82% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Heights Academy Hs?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Heights Academy Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Heights Academy Hs?
Putnam Heights Academy Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.