Frink-Chambers Public School vs Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frink-Chambers Public School
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
388 students
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
378 students
| Measure | Frink-Chambers Public School McAlester, Oklahoma | Puterbaugh Upper Elementary McAlester, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 899 | #290 of 899 |
| National rank | #23964 of 50,301 | #30661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 388 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | McAlester | McAlester |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frink-Chambers Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 42.0).
- •Frink-Chambers Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 73.3%).
- •Frink-Chambers Public School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Frink-Chambers Public School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frink-Chambers Public School better than Puterbaugh Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frink-Chambers Public School ranks higher (51.7 vs 42.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frink-Chambers Public School and Puterbaugh Upper Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between McAlester and McAlester in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frink-Chambers Public School: 388. Puterbaugh Upper Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frink-Chambers Public School and Puterbaugh Upper Elementary rank in Oklahoma?
Frink-Chambers Public School is 160th of 899 and Puterbaugh Upper Elementary is 290th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).