Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apollo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Apollo Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Apollo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1327 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
58%
20%
Black
16%
8%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Apollo Elementary School is ranked #1327 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Apollo Elementary School?
527 students attend Apollo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Apollo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo Elementary School?
Apollo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Apollo Elementary School offer ?
Apollo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Apollo Elementary School part of?
Apollo Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Apollo Elementary School located?
Apollo Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Bethany, OK. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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