Ralph Downs Es

7501 West Hefner Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ralph Downs Es ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30% in OK
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ralph Downs Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

Ralph Downs Es's student population of 385 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Ralph Downs Es ranks within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Downs Es is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
#354 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
24%
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30-34%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
27%
8%
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White
37%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
12%
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Downs Es's ranking?
Ralph Downs Es is ranked #354 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ralph Downs Es often compared to?
Ralph Downs Esis often viewed alongside schools like Harvest Hills Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Ralph Downs Es?
385 students attend Ralph Downs Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ralph Downs Es students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Downs Es?
Ralph Downs Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralph Downs Es offer ?
Ralph Downs Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph Downs Es part of?
Ralph Downs Es is part of Putnam City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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