Ponca City School District
School District · Ponca City, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#320 of 423
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,667
$1,330 vs Oklahoma median
District size
4,580 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
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 5.6/10, Ponca City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Union ES, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ponca City students show an average math proficiency of 27.7% and ELA proficiency of 26.9%.
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 5.6/10. 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?
Union ES is the highest-rated school in Ponca City with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ponca City?
Across schools in Ponca City with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.9%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in OK
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)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (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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