Purcell Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purcell Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Purcell Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Purcell Elementary School?
385 students attend Purcell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Purcell Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purcell Elementary School?
Purcell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purcell Elementary School offer ?
Purcell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Purcell Elementary School part of?
Purcell Elementary School is part of Purcell School District.
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