PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PURCELL ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PURCELL school district, located in Purcell, OK with about 413 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, PURCELL ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Purcell Elementary School, located at 809 North Ninth Avenue in Purcell, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational component of the Purcell Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for its young learners, providing a structured and supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children. By emphasizing fundamental skills and creating a positive school culture, the institution aims to prepare students for success as they transition through the early stages of their educational journey.
As part of the broader Purcell school system, the elementary campus benefits from the resources and community-focused mission of the district. The school utilizes its official website, http://purcellps.org, as a primary hub for communication, offering parents and the community access to essential information, academic calendars, and news regarding school events. Through this digital presence and its commitment to local education, Purcell Elementary remains a central pillar of the Purcell community, prioritizing student engagement and holistic development.
For more information, contact PURCELL ES at (405) 527-2146 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Purcell, OK 73080-3080
(405) 527-2146
http://purcellps.org
PURCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Purcell, OK with about 413 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PURCELL
- Total Students:
- 413
- Teachers:
- 27.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 413 students
- White
- 55.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.6%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.