Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Park Elementary serves the southwest area of Bethany, OK, covering approximately 1.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.1 miles, extending to a maximum of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 335 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lake Park 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 Lake Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#844 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)29.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Park Elementary School is ranked #844 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Lake Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School, Apollo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Lake Park Elementary School?
335 students attend Lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lake Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Park Elementary School?
Lake Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Park Elementary School offer ?
Lake Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Park Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Park Elementary School located?
Lake Park 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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