Very Good
#323 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Helen Paul Learning Ctr
Elementary School · Catoosa · Catoosa, OK
A Catoosa elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 South Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK 74015
- Math 34% proficient (2024)
- Reading 48% proficient (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Helen Paul Learning Ctr score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Helen Paul Learning Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Catoosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,688
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 883 | Compare → |
| Verdigris ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–3 | 4.9 mi | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Catoosa
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen Paul Learning Ctr is listed in CATOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Paul Learning Ctr
Helen Paul Learning Ctr is a public elementary school in Catoosa, OK, part of Catoosa, serving approximately 873 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (2024 OSTP) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 OSTP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Paul Learning Ctr
What grades does Helen Paul Learning Ctr serve?
Helen Paul Learning Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Helen Paul Learning Ctr?
Helen Paul Learning Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Paul Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Paul Learning Ctr is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Paul Learning Ctr rank in OK?
Helen Paul Learning Ctr ranks #323 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Helen Paul Learning Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Paul Learning Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Helen Paul Learning Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Paul Learning Ctr has 34% math proficiency (2024 OSTP) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 OSTP).
Is Helen Paul Learning Ctr a charter school?
No, Helen Paul Learning Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Paul Learning Ctr a Title I school?
No, Helen Paul Learning Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen Paul Learning Ctr?
83.3% of students at Helen Paul Learning Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rogers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (918) 266-8643
- Area population (ZIP 74015)
- 8,653
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 OSTP; directory SY 2023–24
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