Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is a public elementary school located in McAlester, Oklahoma, serving students in grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 404 students. The school is part of the McAlester School District, which is ranked 165 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary's academic performance is generally consistent with the McAlester district average, but lower than the state averages in some areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were on par with the district, but below the state averages. For example, 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 44%, the same as the district but lower than the state's 51%. However, 4th grade ELA proficiency was 50%, higher than the state's 47%. The school also serves a relatively low-income student population, with 72.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the academic performance challenges, Puterbaugh Upper Elementary maintains a stable student-teacher ratio of 15.2, which is within the recommended range for elementary schools. This suggests the school is able to provide personalized attention and support to its students. While the school's performance may be an area of focus, the consistent alignment with the district and the appropriate student-teacher ratio indicate that Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is working to address the needs of its student population.
McAlester
Students at Puterbaugh Upper Elementary are 43% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% American Indian, 16% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Oklahoma elementary schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Puterbaugh Upper Elementary.