Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Oaks 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 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Western Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Western Oaks Elementary School's student population of 630 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Western Oaks 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 Western Oaks Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1311 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
21%
8%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Western Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1311 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Western Oaks Elementary School?
630 students attend Western Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Western Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Oaks Elementary School?
Western Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Western Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Western Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Western Oaks Elementary School part of?
Western Oaks Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Oaks Elementary School located?
Western Oaks 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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