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#1423 of 1,750 schools in OK
Garfield ES
Elementary School · Ponca City · Ponca City, OK
A Ponca City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
600 South 8th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601
- Math 15% proficient (2025)
- Reading 7% proficient (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield ES score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 42 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ponca City), 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
$48,810
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| First Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 137 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ponca City
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield ES is listed in PONCA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield ES
Garfield ES is a public elementary school in Ponca City, OK, part of Ponca City, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield ES
What grades does Garfield ES serve?
Garfield ES serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Garfield ES?
Garfield ES has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield ES is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield ES rank in OK?
Garfield ES ranks #1,423 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Garfield ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Garfield ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield ES has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garfield ES a charter school?
No, Garfield ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield ES a Title I school?
No, Garfield ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield ES?
96.5% of students at Garfield 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (580) 767-8030
- Area population (ZIP 74601)
- 19,011
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 74601; 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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