- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oklahoma City, OK
Ralph Downs Es
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Downs Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402529029715
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Downs Es earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oklahoma schools.
- #11 of 77
- schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 395
- students enrolled
Ralph Downs Es has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Downs Es ranks #11 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Putnam City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402529029715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ralph Downs Es held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 402529029715 · Oklahoma City, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
Ralph Downs Es held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Ralph Downs Es 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
- 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
- This school 395
Ralph Downs Es
395 students
What this shows Ralph Downs Es reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Downs Es compares
Ralph Downs Es 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.9%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 15.4%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Ralph Downs Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
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 Ralph Downs Es 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 |
| Putnam City North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James L. Capps Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hefner Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Downs Es'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
- 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
Similar other schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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John W Rex Charter Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hilldale Es
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hills Es
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Es
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Downs Es
How many students attend Ralph Downs Es?
Ralph Downs Es has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Downs Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Downs Es is 14.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 10% 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 Ralph Downs Es?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Downs Es is White at 30.9% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Downs Es?
Ralph Downs Es has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ralph Downs Es rank among schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Downs Es ranks #11 of 77 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 schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam City?
Besides Ralph Downs Es, Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students), Putnam City Hs (1,995 students), and Putnam City North Hs (1,567 students). See the Putnam City district page for the complete list.