Enrollment
677
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bethany, OK
Western Oaks Ms
Federal NCES profile for Western Oaks Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402529001301
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Oaks Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 677
- students enrolled
Western Oaks Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Oaks Ms ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Bethany, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Oaks Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Oaks Ms
Western Oaks Ms is a large middle school in Bethany, Oklahoma, enrolling 677 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (24%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 301 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 677 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bethany's middle schools, it stands alongside Bethany Ms (381 students): Western Oaks Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 18.1:1).
Putnam City also operates Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students) and Putnam City Hs (1,995 students) alongside Western Oaks Ms.
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 Western Oaks Ms compares
Western Oaks Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$10,740
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
White 24.4%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Western Oaks Ms 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 Western Oaks Ms.
$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 Western Oaks Ms 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 Western Oaks Ms'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 middle schools in Bethany
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Western Oaks Ms
How many students attend Western Oaks Ms?
Western Oaks Ms has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bethany, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Oaks Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Oaks Ms is 14.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 8% 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 Western Oaks Ms?
The largest demographic group at Western Oaks Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Bethany, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Oaks Ms?
Western Oaks Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Western Oaks Ms rank among public schools in Bethany?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Oaks Ms ranks #7 of 9 public 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 public schools in Bethany on the city page.
Is Western Oaks Ms a good school?
Western Oaks Ms earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. 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 Western Oaks Ms, 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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