Ponca City School District
School District · Ponca City, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#337 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
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 #337 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Ponca City's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 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 1.2 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 | 4.8 / 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. District-level spending was $10,667 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, 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 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Ponca City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 262
- District spending per student
- $10,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ponca City?
Ponca City's district-level spending was $10,667 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 5.6/10 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Ponca City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-Del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-Nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
- Guymon (8)
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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