Helen Paul Learning Center

400 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Helen Paul Learning Center serves 873 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 873 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 23% (Top 50% in OK)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Helen Paul Learning Center's student population of 873 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Helen Paul Learning Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
23%
25%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
38%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Helen Paul Learning Center often compared to?
Helen Paul Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Es, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Helen Paul Learning Center?
873 students attend Helen Paul Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Helen Paul Learning Center students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 4% 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 Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 873 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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