- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oklahoma City, OK
Putnam Heights Academy Ms
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Heights Academy Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402277002910
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Heights Academy Ms earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oklahoma.
- #1 of 24
- elementary schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 31
- students enrolled
Putnam Heights Academy Ms has class sizes smaller than 99% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Heights Academy Ms ranks #1 of 24 elementary schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277002910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Putnam Heights Academy Ms shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-32.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 402277002910 · Oklahoma City, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 3.9:1 · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Putnam Heights Academy Ms shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-32.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Putnam Heights Academy Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 31
Putnam Heights Academy Ms
31 students
What this shows Putnam Heights Academy Ms reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Heights Academy Ms compares
Putnam Heights Academy Ms is a shrinking 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 | 3.9:1 | ▼ 76% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 1% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,335
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 229.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 458.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Putnam Heights Academy Ms is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam Heights Academy Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Heights Academy Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taft Ms
Standard public school
1,096 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
Standard public school
916 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Ms
Standard public school
858 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Ms
Standard public school
834 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge Ies
Standard public school
798 students 17:1 students per teacher
Redstone Intermediate School
Standard public school
750 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Heights Academy Ms
How many students attend Putnam Heights Academy Ms?
Putnam Heights Academy Ms has 31 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Heights Academy Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Heights Academy Ms is 3.9:1, which is 76% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 75% 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 Heights Academy Ms?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Heights Academy Ms is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Heights Academy Ms?
Putnam Heights Academy Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam Heights Academy Ms rank among elementary schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Heights Academy Ms ranks #1 of 24 elementary 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 elementary schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oklahoma City?
Besides Putnam Heights Academy Ms, Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.