- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethany, OK
Western Oaks Es
Federal NCES profile for Western Oaks Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402529001348
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Oaks Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 688
- students enrolled
Western Oaks Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Oaks Es ranks #5 of 6 schools in Bethany, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Western Oaks Es held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 402529001348 · Bethany, OK Other · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
Western Oaks Es held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Western Oaks 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 688
Western Oaks Es
688 students
What this shows Western Oaks Es reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Oaks Es compares
Western Oaks 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
African American 17.6%
White 16.0%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Western Oaks 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 Western Oaks 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putnam City North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James L. Capps Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hefner Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Oaks 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 Bethany
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earl Harris Es
Standard public school
769 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Overholser Es
Standard public school
584 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Apollo Es
Standard public school
509 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Es
Standard public school
335 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Children's Ctr
Standard public school
54 students 18:1 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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Oaks Es
How many students attend Western Oaks Es?
Western Oaks Es has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethany, OK. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Oaks Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Oaks Es is 16.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Oaks Es?
The largest demographic group at Western Oaks Es is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Bethany, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Oaks Es?
Western Oaks Es has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Western Oaks Es rank among schools in Bethany?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Oaks Es ranks #5 of 6 schools in Bethany, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethany on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam City?
Besides Western Oaks 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.