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#1165 of 1,750 schools in OK
Central ES
Elementary School · Putnam City · Warr Acres, OK
A Putnam City elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5721 Northwest 39th Street, Warr Acres, OK 73122
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 20% proficient (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central ES score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,854/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warr Acres), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,826
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transformation Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Children's CtrEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Earl Harris ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Windsor Hills ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 721 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Putnam City
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #15 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central ES is listed in PUTNAM CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central ES
Central ES is a public elementary school in Warr Acres, OK, part of Putnam City, serving approximately 571 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,165 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central ES
What grades does Central ES serve?
Central ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Central ES?
Central ES has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Central ES is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central ES rank in OK?
Central ES ranks #1,165 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Central ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Central ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central ES has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central ES a charter school?
No, Central ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central ES a Title I school?
No, Central ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central ES?
92.3% of students at Central ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (405) 789-5696
- Area population (ZIP 73122)
- 12,689
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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