Putnam City School District
School District · Warr Acres, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
26
18 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,727
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
26
18 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,727
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Putnam City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Putnam 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.
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
Oklahoma City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harvest Hills ES
Oklahoma City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ralph Downs ES
Oklahoma City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#331 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,727
$1,270 vs Oklahoma median
District size
18,733 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Putnam City ranks #331 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Putnam City's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr (8.8/10), Harvest Hills ES (6.8/10), and Ralph Downs ES (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Putnam City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Putnam City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Putnam City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Harvest Hills ES | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Ralph Downs ES | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Putnam City North HS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Dennis ES | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Rollingwood ES | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Cooper MS | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Hefner MS | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Apollo ES | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Hilldale ES | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Putnam City
Putnam City is a Warr Acres, Oklahoma school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 18,733 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $10,727 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Putnam City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Putnam City students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Putnam City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Putnam City with test data.
Schools in Putnam City
26 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Warr Acres
- Total Enrollment
- 18,733
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,191
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Putnam City?
Putnam City has 26 schools in total — 18 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Putnam City?
The average composite rating for Putnam City is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Putnam City?
Putnam City spends $10,727 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Putnam City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Putnam City is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Putnam City?
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is the highest-rated school in Putnam City with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Putnam City?
Across schools in Putnam City with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Putnam City compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Putnam City has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 26 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
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- 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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