Elementary Schools in Ponca City

The Ponca City school district in Oklahoma is home to 8 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, providing parents with a range of educational options for their children.

Two standout schools in the area are Woodlands Elementary School and E.M. Trout Elementary School. Woodlands Elementary is ranked 73 out of 323 Oklahoma elementary schools and outperforms the Ponca City and state averages in 5th-grade English and Math proficiency. E.M. Trout Elementary is ranked 138 out of 411 Oklahoma elementary schools and also outperforms the district and state in 4th-grade English and Math.

The elementary schools in Ponca City serve diverse student populations, with the percentage of white students ranging from 40.12% to 68.33%. Some schools, like Woodlands and E.M. Trout, have significant Native American and Pacific Islander populations. The free and reduced lunch rates vary widely, from 45.91% at Woodlands to 97.25% at Liberty Elementary, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Spending per student also varies, from $7,117 to $9,612, with Union Elementary School having the highest spending.