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Puterbaugh Upper Elementary

PublicGrades 3–4
McAlester, Oklahoma · MCALESTER
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students378
Student:Teacher14.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch73%
Title INo
Puterbaugh Upper
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 376
378
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
73%+2.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 3–4 in McAlester, Oklahoma. The school enrolls 378 students. It is part of the MCALESTER district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–4
DistrictMCALESTER
County40121
CityMcAlester
ZIP74501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID401944029875

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment378
White43.7%
Hispanic / Latino16.9%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races16.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
43.7%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
4.5%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
16.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %73%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)