Top Rankings
Putnam City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 18,287 students in Putnam City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Putnam City School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
26 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
18,287 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
1,247 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Putnam City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 539 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Graduation Rate
80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
321 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
12%
# Asian Students
657 Students
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6,536 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
19%
# Black Students
4,479 Students
54,622 Students
% Black Students
24%
8%
# White Students
4,349 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
24%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
44 Students
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,901 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
12%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
987
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
1,321
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,379
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,389
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,338
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,300
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,364
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,283
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,378
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,415
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,391
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,253
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,218
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,271
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,685 is higher than the state median of $11,363. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$224 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,685
$11,363
Spending / Student
$12,251
$11,336
Best Putnam City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ralph Downs Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7501 West Hefner Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 721-4431
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 721-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Dennis Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 James L Dennis Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 722-6510
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 722-6510
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Northridge Es
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8501 Northwest 82nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 722-5560
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 722-5560
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Kirkland Early Childhood Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6020 North Independence Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 842-1491
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 842-1491
Grades: PK-2
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam City North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11800 North Rockwell Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 722-4220
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 722-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #66.
Putnam City High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Northwest 50th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 789-4350
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 789-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #77.
Will Rogers Es
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Northwest 122nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
(405) 722-9797
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
(405) 722-9797
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Coronado Heights Es
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5911 North Sapulpa Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 942-8593
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 942-8593
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Harvest Hills Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Northwest 104th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 721-2013
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 721-2013
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lake Park Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8221 Northwest 30th Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7068
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7068
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1111.
Hefner MiddleSchool
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 North Macarthur Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-2411
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #1212.
Cooper MiddleSchool
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8001 River Bend Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 720-9887
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 720-9887
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1313.
Putnam City West High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Northwest 23rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 787-1140
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 787-1140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #1414.
Rollingwood Es
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6301 North Ann Arbor Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 721-3644
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 721-3644
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1515.
Apollo Es
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 North Peniel Avenue
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-6636
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-6636
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1616.
James L. Capps MiddleSchool
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 North Grove Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 787-3660
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 787-3660
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #1717.
Western Oaks MiddleSchool
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-4434
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-4434
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1818.
Central Es
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5721 Northwest 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 789-5696
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 789-5696
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1919.
Windsor Hills Es
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2909 North Ann Arbor Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 942-8673
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 942-8673
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #2020.
Overholser Es
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Northwest 36th Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7913
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7913
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2121.
Arbor Grove Es
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4711 North Tulsa
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 789-4985
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 789-4985
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2222.
Wiley Post Es
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6920 West Britton Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-8123
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-8123
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2323.
Western Oaks Es
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7210 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-1711
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-1711
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2424.
Mayfield MiddleSchool
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 North Purdue Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 947-8693
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 947-8693
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #2525.
Tulakes Es
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Galaxie Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-4360
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #2626.
Hilldale Es
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Northwest 16th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 942-8600
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 942-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Putnam City School District?
Putnam City School District manages 26 public schools serving 18,287 students.
What is the rank of Putnam City School District?
Putnam City School District is ranked #442 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam City School District?
36% of Putnam City School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Putnam City School District?
Putnam City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Putnam City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,251 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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