Arbor Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Arbor Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 533 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Putnam City School District, which is ranked 298 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arbor Grove Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 51% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51% and the Putnam City district average of 38%. Similarly, in 5th-grade Mathematics, only 38% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37% and the district average of 28%. The school has a significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.

Arbor Grove Elementary School's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 311 out of 845 schools in 2009-2010 to 339 out of 389 schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with the academic progress of other schools in the state. While the school's per-student spending of $9,554 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the nearby Rollingwood Elementary School and Windsor Hills Elementary School, its academic performance is generally lower, indicating that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4711 North Tulsa
Oklahoma City, OK 73112-3112

(405) 789-4985

District: Putnam City

SchoolDigger Rank:
339^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,563

Students who attend Arbor Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	James L. Capps Middle School
High:	Putnam City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.8%

African American:

20.8%

White:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arbor Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Putnam City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Arbor Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.8%), African American (20.8%), White (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arbor Grove Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 2^nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Putnam City School District. (See more...)

Compare Arbor Grove Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arbor Grove Elementary School is $10,563, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Putnam City School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Arbor Grove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Putnam City:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam City 140^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arbor Grove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Arbor Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	60.89	323^rd	840	61.5%
2010	62.97	311^th	845	63.2%
2011	62.16	333^rd	846	60.6%
2015	27.20	727^th	957	24.0%
2016	44.43	291^st	498	41.6%
2017	19.65	365^th	407	10.3%
2018	30.20	326^th	406	19.7%
2019	20.70	349^th	411	15.1%
2021	18.93	560^th	646	13.3%
2023	22.94	243^rd	276	12.0%
2024	20.93	339^th	389	12.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arbor Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.96	26^th	58	55.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arbor Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.55	335^th	506	33.8%

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Rank History for White students at Arbor Grove Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.02	389^th	403	3.5%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, May 21, 2016

The school seems to not want to share my child's school records even when requested multiple times. As for disciplinary records, they refuse to release them. Even contacting Fred Rhodes the Putnam School superintendent seems to do no good either. I feel there must be something else happening at this school that they do not want publically known. My child has complained of being grabbed by teachers and administrators at this school but seems they refuse to release any information as far as dicipline is taken with students at this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Arbor Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	364	14	15	13	33	n/a	n/a	439
1989	357	32	22	8	39	n/a	n/a	458
1990	402	29	19	12	16	n/a	n/a	478
1991	424	27	14	22	18	n/a	n/a	505
1992	429	25	17	24	28	n/a	n/a	523
1993	447	32	23	27	24	n/a	n/a	553
1994	333	19	8	24	20	n/a	n/a	404
1995	313	33	8	30	14	n/a	n/a	398
1996	313	33	8	30	14	n/a	n/a	398
1997	324	43	3	34	9	n/a	n/a	413
1998	299	51	6	43	4	n/a	n/a	403
1999	262	45	4	46	10	n/a	n/a	367
2000	275	46	12	43	15	n/a	n/a	391
2001	249	53	11	58	13	n/a	n/a	384
2002	229	53	5	72	14	n/a	n/a	373
2003	229	53	5	72	14	n/a	n/a	373
2004	208	73	7	71	17	n/a	n/a	376
2005	221	71	7	88	20	n/a	n/a	407
2006	212	83	6	103	25	n/a	n/a	429
2007	205	84	9	107	23	n/a	n/a	428
2008	188	70	4	117	28	n/a	n/a	407
2009	180	76	13	92	16	n/a	n/a	377
2010	166	106	13	107	19	n/a	n/a	411
2011	163	91	14	122	12	1	28	431
2012	183	113	16	129	26	1	4	472
2013	166	110	19	160	23	1	40	519
2014	179	98	18	167	17	1	52	532
2015	203	119	17	188	12	0	62	601
2016	180	141	15	195	17	1	57	606
2017	162	110	22	230	18	1	59	602
2018	144	118	21	259	8	2	54	606
2019	138	153	22	253	14	2	56	638
2020	112	150	18	257	7	2	64	610
2021	84	91	15	232	9	2	52	485
2022	87	82	15	261	8	2	60	515
2023	75	78	24	277	10	1	54	519
2024	77	111	12	276	5	1	51	533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arbor Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	24.7	17.7	n/a
1989	458	25.3	18.1	n/a
1990	478	27.2	17.5	n/a
1991	505	30.0	16.8	n/a
1992	523	33.3	15.7	28.5
1993	553	35.3	15.7	30.9
1994	404	29.0	13.9	39.6
1995	398	29.1	13.7	43.5
1996	398	29.1	13.7	43.5
1997	413	30.0	13.8	42.1
1998	403	30.2	13.3	43.2
1999	367	28.7	12.8	57.5
2000	391	29.5	13.3	62.7
2001	384	31.1	12.3	62.2
2002	373	25.9	14.4	72.9
2003	373	25.9	14.4	72.9
2004	376	23.5	16.0	83.2
2005	407	26.1	15.6	83.5
2006	429	29.1	14.7	77.6
2007	428	27.2	15.7	78.3
2008	407	27.4	14.9	81.1
2009	377	28.7	13.1	83.6
2010	411	28.4	14.4	92.2
2011	431	30.0	14.3	91
2012	472	32.8	14.3	90.3
2013	519	33.2	15.6	89.2
2014	532	34.0	15.6	92.3
2015	601	39.0	15.4	92.8
2016	606	40.0	15.1	90.8
2017	602	39.7	15.1	82.7
2018	606	40.8	14.8	100
2019	638	39.6	16.1	83.4
2020	610	41.0	14.8	83.1
2021	485	40.3	12.0	79.2
2022	515	38.8	13.2	53.8
2023	519	39.2	13.2	86.5
2024	533	38.5	13.8	92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arbor Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	439	24.7	17.7	n/a
1989	458	25.3	18.1	n/a
1990	478	27.2	17.5	n/a
1991	505	30.0	16.8	n/a
1992	523	33.3	15.7	28.5
1993	553	35.3	15.7	30.9
1994	404	29.0	13.9	39.6
1995	398	29.1	13.7	43.5
1996	398	29.1	13.7	43.5
1997	413	30.0	13.8	42.1
1998	403	30.2	13.3	43.2
1999	367	28.7	12.8	57.5
2000	391	29.5	13.3	62.7
2001	384	31.1	12.3	62.2
2002	373	25.9	14.4	72.9
2003	373	25.9	14.4	72.9
2004	376	23.5	16.0	83.2
2005	407	26.1	15.6	83.5
2006	429	29.1	14.7	77.6
2007	428	27.2	15.7	78.3
2008	407	27.4	14.9	81.1
2009	377	28.7	13.1	83.6
2010	411	28.4	14.4	92.2
2011	431	30.0	14.3	91
2012	472	32.8	14.3	90.3
2013	519	33.2	15.6	89.2
2014	532	34.0	15.6	92.3
2015	601	39.0	15.4	92.8
2016	606	40.0	15.1	90.8
2017	602	39.7	15.1	82.7
2018	606	40.8	14.8	100
2019	638	39.6	16.1	83.4
2020	610	41.0	14.8	83.1
2021	485	40.3	12.0	79.2
2022	515	38.8	13.2	53.8
2023	519	39.2	13.2	86.5
2024	533	38.5	13.8	92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arbor Grove Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,554
2020	$8,668
2021	$10,634
2022	$10,521
2023	$10,563

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arbor Grove Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 349^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 243^rd of 276 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arbor Grove Elementary School)	34	21	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)	41	20	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arbor Grove Elementary School)	33	34	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)	39	24	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	33	5%
5th Grade Science (Arbor Grove Elementary School)	45	35	10%
5th Grade Science (Putnam City)	38	26	12%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	638	519	18.7%
African American	153	78	49%
American Indian	14	10	28.6%
Asian	22	24	9.1%
Hispanic	253	277	9.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	138	75	45.7%
Two or More Races	56	54	3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.4%	86.5%	3.1%

Schools Near Arbor Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Arbor Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4711 North Tulsa	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-4985	533	39	13.8	92.7%	77 (14.4%)	111 (20.8%)	276 (51.8%)	12 (2.3%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.6%)	20.9	339^th of 389 public elementary schools	12.9%		22.9	243^rd of 276 public elementary schools	12.0%	96	51.0		38.0	33.0		38.0		$10,563
Coronado Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5911 North Sapulpa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 942-8593	452	28	16.0	83.4%	100 (22.1%)	100 (22.1%)	142 (31.4%)	34 (7.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (15.7%)								(n/a)	31.0			18.0				$10,485
Kaiser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3101 Lyon Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3600	507	33	15.1	93.1%	68 (13.4%)	35 (6.9%)	339 (66.9%)	12 (2.4%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)								(n/a)				20.0				$13,299
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5721 Northwest 39th Street	Warr Acres	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-5696	571	34	16.9	92.3%	92 (16.1%)	49 (8.6%)	370 (64.8%)	6 (1.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.1%)	11.2	369^th of 389 public elementary schools	5.1%					(n/a)	45.0	31.0	40.0	31.0		33.0	24.0	$10,118
Kirkland Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	6020 North Independence Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 842-1491	229	15	15.1	74.7%	64 (27.9%)	54 (23.6%)	40 (17.5%)	29 (12.7%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	36 (15.7%)								(n/a)								$13,180
Rollingwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6301 North Ann Arbor Avenue	Oklahoma City	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 721-3644	483	33	14.5	79.5%	121 (25.1%)	110 (22.8%)	154 (31.9%)	35 (7.2%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (10.8%)	10.8	370^th of 389 public elementary schools	4.9%		8.5	273^rd of 276 public elementary schools	1.1%	97	43.0		37.0	28.0	28.0			$10,282
Windsor Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 North Ann Arbor Avenue	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 942-8673	721	40	17.8	96.9%	84 (11.7%)	84 (11.7%)	452 (62.7%)	19 (2.6%)	17 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (8.9%)	3.3	388^th of 389 public elementary schools	0.3%		9.4	270^th of 276 public elementary schools	2.2%	118	27.0			23.0	18.0			$8,988
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4810 North Linn Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5600	330	27	12.2	92.7%	45 (13.6%)	62 (18.8%)	129 (39.1%)	35 (10.6%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	49 (14.8%)								(n/a)	43.0			33.0				$16,401
Earl Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4311 N Asbury	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-6673	771	41	18.7	39.9%	471 (61.1%)	14 (1.8%)	167 (21.7%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	3 (0.4%)	88 (11.4%)	83.6	44^th of 389 public elementary schools	88.7%		78.4	39^th of 276 public elementary schools	85.9%	5	73.0	77.0	73.0	64.0	63.0	55.0	62.0	$8,363
Children's Center	Public	PK, KG-8	6721 Northwest 42nd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 499-4611	60	3	20.0	100.0%	28 (46.7%)	16 (26.7%)	11 (18.3%)	2 (3.3%)	3 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$20,012

Frequently Asked Questions about Arbor Grove Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Arbor Grove Elementary School?

Students at Arbor Grove Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 21% African American, 14% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Arbor Grove Elementary School in?

Putnam City

Is Arbor Grove Elementary School a good school?

Arbor Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Arbor Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Arbor Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : James L. Capps Middle School
High : Putnam City High School

How many students attend Arbor Grove Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Arbor Grove Elementary School.

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