Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apollo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Apollo Elementary serves the southern part of Bethany, OK, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apollo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1319 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo Elementary School's ranking?
Apollo Elementary School is ranked #1319 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Apollo Elementary School often compared to?
Apollo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilldale Elementary School, Lake Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Apollo Elementary School?
509 students attend Apollo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Apollo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apollo Elementary School?
Apollo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Apollo Elementary School offer ?
Apollo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apollo Elementary School part of?
Apollo Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Apollo Elementary School located?
Apollo Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Bethany, OK. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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