Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School

Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School serves 404 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School?
404 students attend Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Puterbaugh Upper Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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