Helen Paul Learning Center

400 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Helen Paul Learning Center serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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Helen Paul Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Helen Paul Learning Center's student population of 398 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Helen Paul Learning Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
17%
12%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
19%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
40%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Helen Paul Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Helen Paul Learning Center?
398 students attend Helen Paul Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Helen Paul Learning Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Paul Learning Center?
Helen Paul Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Helen Paul Learning Center offer ?
Helen Paul Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Helen Paul Learning Center part of?
Helen Paul Learning Center is part of Catoosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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