Elementary Schools in Putnam City

The Putnam City school district in Oklahoma contains 18 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 333 out of 452 school districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

A few schools in the district stand out as performing better than the district and state averages. Dennis Elementary School ranks 126 out of 614 elementary schools in Oklahoma, the highest in the district, and has significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Northridge Elementary School and Harvest Hills Elementary School also perform well, ranking 282 and 206 respectively, with strong academic results across multiple grade levels. In contrast, many schools in the district struggle with low proficiency rates, particularly in schools with high rates of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, as well as a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Additionally, some schools show inconsistent performance across grade levels, and several have seen their statewide rankings decline over time. While the district as a whole faces challenges, the top-performing schools demonstrate that high-quality education is possible within the Putnam City system, providing potential insights for improving the district's overall performance.