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#1423 of 1,750 schools in OK
Garfield ES
Elementary School · PONCA CITY
600 South 8th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher
18.3:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher
18.3:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Oklahoma schools
#1,423 of 1,750
In Ponca City
#10 of 13
public schools
In district
#8 of 11
PONCA CITY
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Garfield ES
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About Garfield ES
Garfield ES is a public elementary school in Ponca City, OK, part of PONCA CITY. Garfield ES serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Garfield ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,423 of 1,750 schools in OK.
Structured state assessment records for Garfield ES show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.7
- OK avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Garfield ES sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Garfield ES — Students at Garfield ES score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores OK OSTP (2024-25)
Based on 42 test records from OK state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Garfield ES Compares
See how Garfield ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
600 South 8th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garfield ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KILDARE PUBLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 7.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WOODLANDS ES (rated 7.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ponca City, see our Ponca City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Ponca City | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| PONCA CITY EAST MS Ponca City | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ROOSEVELT ES Ponca City | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| PONCA CITY HS Ponca City | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Ponca City | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| LIBERTY ES Ponca City | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| WASHINGTON PRE KG CENTER Ponca City | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
| PONCA CITY WEST MS Ponca City | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| LINCOLN ES Ponca City | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| WOODLANDS ES Ponca City | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| UNION ES Ponca City | 2.6 mi | 4.5 |
| E. M. TROUT ES Ponca City | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| MCCORD PUBLIC SCHOOL Ponca City | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| KILDARE PUBLIC SCHOOL Ponca City | 7.7 mi | 8.9 |
| NEWKIRK HS Newkirk | 12.2 mi | 6.0 |
| NEWKIRK MS Newkirk | 12.2 mi | 7.1 |
| NEWKIRK ES Newkirk | 12.3 mi | 7.1 |
| PECKHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL Newkirk | 14.1 mi | 7.4 |
| BLACKWELL HS Blackwell | 13.0 mi | 8.5 |
| TONKAWA ES Tonkawa | 12.6 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 74601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,810
Median Home Value
$94,700
Median Rent
$860/mo
Population
19,011
College Educated
14.7%
Homeownership
59.2%
Avg Commute
16.4 min
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Median Age
34.9
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| BINGER-ONEY ES Binger, OK | 5.0 |
| CEMENT ES Cement, OK | 5.0 |
| ELMORE CITY-PERNELL ES Elmore City, OK | 5.0 |
| HAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL Mcalester, OK | 5.0 |
| KREMLIN-HILLSDALE ES Kremlin, OK | 5.0 |
| RATTAN ES Rattan, OK | 5.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (580) 767-8030
Resources & Links
District
PONCA CITY- District Enrollment
- 4,580
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,667
- District Rank
- #8 of 11
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