Helen Paul Learning Center

400 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Helen Paul Learning Center serves 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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Helen Paul Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

Helen Paul Learning Center's student population of 880 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
880 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Helen Paul Learning Center is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
16%
11%
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
37%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
21%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Helen Paul Learning Center?
880 students attend Helen Paul Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Helen Paul Learning Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Paul Learning Center?
Helen Paul Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Helen Paul Learning Center offer ?
Helen Paul Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helen Paul Learning Center part of?
Helen Paul Learning Center is part of Catoosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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