- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Western Oaks Ms held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 402529001301 · Bethany, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam City West Hs (2,032 students)
Western Oaks Ms held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Western Oaks Ms 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 677
Western Oaks Ms
677 students
What this shows Western Oaks Ms reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Oaks Ms compares
Western Oaks Ms 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$10,727
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~677 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.