Excellent
#44 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 3% in state
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
Elementary School · Putnam City · Oklahoma City, OK
A Putnam City elementary school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6020 North Independence Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
- Math 67% proficient (2015)
- Reading 72% proficient (2015)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2012, to 70% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma 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
$57,833
Median home value
$173,100
Median rent
$1,030/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okc Heartland Montessori School - Future Educ. LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Messiah Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Coronado Heights ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Monroe ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 330 | 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.
Putnam City
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is listed in PUTNAM CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Putnam City, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
What grades does Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr serve?
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr rank in OK?
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr ranks #44 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr a charter school?
No, Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr a Title I school?
No, Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr?
74.7% of students at Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (405) 842-1491
- Area population (ZIP 73112)
- 30,422
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 73112; 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, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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