Enrollment
395
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph Downs Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph Downs Es
Ralph Downs Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 395 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 395 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oklahoma City's public schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School Elementary (14,019 students): Ralph Downs Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 19.2:1).
Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students) and Putnam City Hs (1,995 students) alongside Ralph Downs Es.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ralph Downs Es compares
Ralph Downs Es on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam City, which includes Ralph Downs Es.
$10,740
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 19.8%
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.
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
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Epic Charter School Elementary
Standard public school
14,019 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ralph Downs Es a good school?
Ralph Downs Es earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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