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Putnam City School District

5401 Northwest 40th Street
Warr Acres, OK 73122-3302
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 18,733 students in Putnam City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
51±¬ÁÏs in Putnam City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
26 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
18,733 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
1,192 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Putnam City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#387 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
25%
20%
27%
25%
31%
(20-21)
80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.73
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
39%
20%
% Black
24%
8%
% White
21%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,407 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,959 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$224 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,407
$10,986
Spending / Student
$11,959
$10,960

Best Putnam City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennis Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 James L Dennis Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 722-6510
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8501 Northwest 82nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 722-5560
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harvest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8201 Northwest 104th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 721-2013
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ralph Downs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7501 West Hefner Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 721-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Putnam City North High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11800 North Rockwell Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 722-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Kirkland Early Childhood Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6020 North Independence Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 842-1491
Gr: PK-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8221 Northwest 30th Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7068
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Arbor Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4711 North Tulsa
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 789-4985
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8201 Northwest 122nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
(405) 722-9797
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Putnam City High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Northwest 50th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 789-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 2,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Rollingwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 North Ann Arbor Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 721-3644
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Hefner Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8400 North Macarthur Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-2411
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
James L. Capps Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 North Grove Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 787-3660
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Western Oaks Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Windsor Hills Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2909 North Ann Arbor Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 942-8673
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Coronado Heights Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5911 North Sapulpa Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 942-8593
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 North Peniel Avenue
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-6636
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5721 Northwest 39th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
(405) 789-5696
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Putnam City West High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Northwest 23rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 787-1140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,935 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
Western Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7210 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-1711
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Tulakes Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 Galaxie Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Overholser Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7900 Northwest 36th Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7913
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Wiley Post Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6920 West Britton Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-8123
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 River Bend Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 720-9887
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 North Purdue Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 947-8693
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Hilldale Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Northwest 16th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 942-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Putnam City School District?
Putnam City School District manages 26 public schools serving 18,733 students.
What is the rank of Putnam City School District?
Putnam City School District is ranked #409 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
39% of Putnam City School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Putnam City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,959 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 18,733 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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