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#454 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 26% in state

Based on limited data

Purcell ES

Elementary School · Purcell · Purcell, OK

An elementary school in Purcell, OK serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

809 North Ninth Avenue, Purcell, OK 73080

  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on OK statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on OK state average
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$9,979
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Purcell ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,335/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Purcell), 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

$71,535

Median home value

$206,700

Median rent

$881/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lexington ESEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–52.5 mi471Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Purcell

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$9,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Purcell ES is listed in PURCELL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Purcell ES

Purcell ES is a public elementary school in Purcell, OK, part of Purcell, serving approximately 385 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 1,750 schools in OK. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Purcell ES

What grades does Purcell ES serve?

Purcell ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Purcell ES?

Purcell ES has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Purcell ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Purcell ES is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Purcell ES rank in OK?

Purcell ES ranks #454 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Purcell ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Purcell ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Purcell ES a charter school?

No, Purcell ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Purcell ES a Title I school?

No, Purcell ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purcell ES?

68.3% of students at Purcell ES 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
385
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
McClain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 73080)
10,289
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
39.2
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.
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 73080; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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