Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Putnam Heights 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
23%
8%
White
19%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Putnam Heights Elementary School?
283 students attend Putnam Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Putnam Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Putnam Heights Elementary School?
Putnam Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Putnam Heights Elementary School offer ?
Putnam Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Putnam Heights Elementary School part of?
Putnam Heights Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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