Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 · McAlester
#290 of 899 elementary schools in Oklahoma
#30661 of 50,301 nationally
About Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is a public elementary located in McAlester, in the McAlester school district of Oklahoma, United States. It caters for Grades 3–4. In 2025 it enrolled 378 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 290th of 899 ranked elementary schools in Oklahoma. Its strongest component is students per teacher (53th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 378.
There are 9 schools in McAlester; Puterbaugh Upper Elementary ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Puterbaugh Upper Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Will Rogers ES
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades K–2
535 students · 144 m away
Randy Hughes Middle School
McAlester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students · 2.6 km away
Karla Brock Early Childhood Academy
McAlester · Public other · Grades PK–PK
229 students · 2.7 km away
McAlester HS
McAlester · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students · 2.8 km away
Parker Intermediate Ctr
McAlester · Public middle · Grades 5–6
437 students · 2.9 km away
Krebs Public School
Krebs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
435 students · 3.6 km away
Frink-Chambers Public School
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
388 students · 5.1 km away
Savanna ES
Savanna · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
183 students · 13 km away
Savanna HS
Savanna · Public high · Grades 9–12
130 students · 13 km away
Tannehill Public School
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
128 students · 13 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Puterbaugh Upper Elementary a good school?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 42.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #290 of 899 in Oklahoma. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Puterbaugh Upper Elementary rank in Oklahoma?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary ranks #290 of 899 elementary schools in Oklahoma and #30661 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Puterbaugh Upper Elementary?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary had 378 students in 2025.
Is Puterbaugh Upper Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Puterbaugh Upper Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puterbaugh Upper Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.