Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School serves 378 students in grades 3-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
4%
8%
White
44%
43%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School?
378 students attend Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School offer ?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School part of?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School is part of Mcalester School District.
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