Purcell Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purcell Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Purcell Elementary School is 0.65, 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
17:1
16:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Purcell Elementary School?
417 students attend Purcell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Purcell Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purcell Elementary School?
Purcell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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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