Ponca City School District
School District · Ponca City, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Ponca City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ponca City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Woodlands ES
Ponca City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Liberty ES
Ponca City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roosevelt ES
Ponca City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#366 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,667
$1,330 vs Oklahoma median
District size
4,580 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Ponca City ranks #366 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Ponca City's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Woodlands ES (7.4/10), Liberty ES (6.4/10), and Roosevelt ES (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 97% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ponca City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ponca City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ponca City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlands ES | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Liberty ES | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Roosevelt ES | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Ponca City West MS | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | E. M. Trout ES | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ponca City East MS | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln ES | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Garfield ES | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Ponca City HS | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Union ES | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ponca City
Ponca City is a Ponca City, Oklahoma school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,580 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $10,667 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Ponca City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodlands ES, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Ponca City students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ponca City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ponca City with test data.
Schools in Ponca City
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Ponca City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 262
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ponca City?
Ponca City has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ponca City?
The average composite rating for Ponca City is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ponca City?
Ponca City spends $10,667 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ponca City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ponca City is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ponca City?
Woodlands ES is the highest-rated school in Ponca City with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Ponca City?
Across schools in Ponca City with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ponca City compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Ponca City has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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