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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCALESTER·NCES 401944000924

PUTERBAUGH MS

1100 East South Street, McAlester, OK 74501 · (918)423-5445 · Pittsburg County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 501 · STATE 324
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
439
+41 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 15.4:1
% White
45%
was 51%
% Hispanic
14%
was 14%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About PUTERBAUGH MS

PUTERBAUGH MS, a medium-sized combined-grade school in McAlester, Oklahoma, one of the schools within MCALESTER, serves students from the surrounding community, covering grade M.

MCALESTER comprises 6 schools with combined enrollment of 3,008 students; PUTERBAUGH MS is among them.

On the resource side, PUTERBAUGH MS runs at roughly 14.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 17.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Pittsburg County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $55,310 per year, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Pittsburg County's 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,341 students), PUTERBAUGH MS is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Puterbaugh Upper Elementary, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Looking at the recent track record. PUTERBAUGH MS's enrollment has ticked up 10% since 2018, when it stood at 398 (now 439). The White share of enrollment contracted from 51% to 45% over that span.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Pittsburg County at a glance

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Population
43,561
Census ACS
Median income
$55,310
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
7,341 students

Quick facts

School name
PUTERBAUGH MS
District
MCALESTER
Address
1100 East South Street, McAlester, OK 74501
Phone
(918)423-5445
County
Pittsburg County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
401944000924
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About PUTERBAUGH MS
What grades does PUTERBAUGH MS serve?
PUTERBAUGH MS serves grades M-M.
How many students per teacher at PUTERBAUGH MS?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at PUTERBAUGH MS.
Is PUTERBAUGH MS public or private?
PUTERBAUGH MS is a public K-12 school, overseen by MCALESTER.
What county does PUTERBAUGH MS serve?
PUTERBAUGH MS serves Pittsburg County in OK.
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