Western Oaks Elementary School

Summary:

Western Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 641 students in grades PK-5 in Bethany, Oklahoma, which is part of the Putnam City School District. The school consistently performs below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 30% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 20% proficient in math, compared to 38% and 27% for the district, and 51% and 38% statewide.

Western Oaks has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.82% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the Putnam City district. The school also has a relatively high proportion of English Language Learner students, ranking 36 out of 58 Oklahoma elementary schools in this category. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending of $7,832 in 2018-2019 was lower than the state average.

The combination of low academic performance, high poverty, and a high proportion of English Language Learners suggests that Western Oaks Elementary School may face significant challenges in improving student outcomes. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from 145 out of 845 schools in 2009-2010 to 387 out of 389 schools in 2023-2024, placing it among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Oklahoma. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to address these issues and support the school's high-needs student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7210 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008-3008

(405) 789-1711

District: Putnam City

SchoolDigger Rank:
387^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,064

Students who attend Western Oaks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Western Oaks Middle School
High:	Putnam City West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 641

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.8%

African American:

19.0%

White:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Oaks Elementary School ranks worse than 99.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 10^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Putnam City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Western Oaks Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.8%), African American (19%), White (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Oaks Elementary School is 16. 11 elementary schools in the Putnam City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Western Oaks Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Oaks Elementary School is $10,064. 9 elementary schools in the Putnam City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Oaks 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 Western Oaks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Western Oaks Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	44.60	519^th	840	38.2%
2010	76.13	145^th	845	82.8%
2011	61.01	349^th	846	58.7%
2015	46.33	551^st	957	42.4%
2016	33.11	367^th	498	26.3%
2017	20.02	364^th	407	10.6%
2018	20.18	372^nd	406	8.4%
2019	19.56	357^th	411	13.1%
2021	10.17	614^th	646	5.0%
2022	13.22	303^rd	323	6.2%
2024	3.32	387^th	389	0.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Western Oaks Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.45	36^th	58	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Oaks Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.97	486^th	506	4.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Western Oaks Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	524	42	28	15	14	n/a	n/a	0	623
1989	473	46	28	10	20	n/a	n/a	0	577
1990	468	38	21	13	15	n/a	n/a	0	555
1991	491	39	27	19	15	n/a	n/a	0	591
1992	482	59	25	24	8	n/a	n/a	0	598
1993	480	51	31	22	21	n/a	n/a	0	605
1994	409	41	36	22	12	n/a	n/a	0	520
1995	370	72	54	22	19	n/a	n/a	24	561
1996	370	72	54	22	19	n/a	n/a	24	561
1997	378	98	60	36	16	n/a	n/a	0	588
1998	339	101	46	43	18	n/a	n/a	0	547
1999	330	116	34	43	22	n/a	n/a	0	545
2000	336	123	25	38	30	n/a	n/a	0	552
2001	331	89	24	35	31	n/a	n/a	0	510
2002	311	139	20	62	31	n/a	n/a	0	563
2003	311	139	20	62	31	n/a	n/a	0	563
2004	315	138	20	67	34	n/a	n/a	0	574
2005	318	136	17	75	28	n/a	n/a	0	574
2006	332	179	16	73	29	n/a	n/a	0	629
2007	284	181	45	79	40	n/a	n/a	0	629
2008	290	246	12	108	36	n/a	n/a	0	692
2009	297	222	15	104	34	n/a	n/a	0	672
2010	286	194	14	105	33	n/a	n/a	0	632
2011	245	171	11	133	32	2	43	0	637
2012	226	136	4	150	26	2	48	0	592
2013	224	151	2	184	25	1	53	0	640
2014	244	157	5	224	31	5	45	0	711
2015	232	137	6	230	24	7	51	0	687
2016	203	153	5	254	18	3	59	0	695
2017	171	161	7	272	25	1	48	0	685
2018	179	164	4	286	20	1	79	0	733
2019	152	144	6	281	19	1	86	0	689
2020	153	128	4	282	12	1	60	0	640
2021	118	118	2	295	14	1	55	0	603
2022	119	112	2	322	9	0	62	0	626
2023	117	131	2	307	19	0	54	0	630
2024	108	122	3	332	11	1	64	0	641

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Oaks Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	623	30.9	20.1	n/a
1989	577	30.0	19.2	n/a
1990	555	29.8	18.6	n/a
1991	591	30.8	19.1	n/a
1992	598	33.2	18.0	23.9
1993	605	36.7	16.5	26.1
1994	520	32.9	15.8	36.2
1995	561	33.2	16.9	39.5
1996	561	33.2	16.9	39.5
1997	588	32.0	18.4	40.6
1998	547	33.0	16.6	43.7
1999	545	33.1	16.5	53
2000	552	35.2	15.7	64.5
2001	510	35.1	14.5	64.3
2002	563	33.5	16.8	64.3
2003	563	33.5	16.8	64.3
2004	574	32.7	17.6	80.7
2005	574	36.5	15.7	75.3
2006	629	40.8	15.4	76.8
2007	629	45.6	13.8	67.2
2008	692	41.1	16.8	81.1
2009	672	45.5	14.8	85
2010	632	43.8	14.4	86.2
2011	637	42.8	14.8	85.9
2012	592	42.8	13.8	91.6
2013	640	45.4	14.0	95.6
2014	711	45.1	15.7	95.2
2015	687	46.0	14.9	96.9
2016	695	46.0	15.1	92.9
2017	685	43.9	15.5	90.4
2018	733	43.3	16.8	99.9
2019	689	43.8	15.7	77.2
2020	640	44.4	14.4	90.5
2021	603	42.9	14.0	80.4
2022	626	43.7	14.3	67.3
2023	630	41.7	15.0	90.6
2024	641	40.0	16.0	92.8

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 Western Oaks Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	623	30.9	20.1	n/a
1989	577	30.0	19.2	n/a
1990	555	29.8	18.6	n/a
1991	591	30.8	19.1	n/a
1992	598	33.2	18.0	23.9
1993	605	36.7	16.5	26.1
1994	520	32.9	15.8	36.2
1995	561	33.2	16.9	39.5
1996	561	33.2	16.9	39.5
1997	588	32.0	18.4	40.6
1998	547	33.0	16.6	43.7
1999	545	33.1	16.5	53
2000	552	35.2	15.7	64.5
2001	510	35.1	14.5	64.3
2002	563	33.5	16.8	64.3
2003	563	33.5	16.8	64.3
2004	574	32.7	17.6	80.7
2005	574	36.5	15.7	75.3
2006	629	40.8	15.4	76.8
2007	629	45.6	13.8	67.2
2008	692	41.1	16.8	81.1
2009	672	45.5	14.8	85
2010	632	43.8	14.4	86.2
2011	637	42.8	14.8	85.9
2012	592	42.8	13.8	91.6
2013	640	45.4	14.0	95.6
2014	711	45.1	15.7	95.2
2015	687	46.0	14.9	96.9
2016	695	46.0	15.1	92.9
2017	685	43.9	15.5	90.4
2018	733	43.3	16.8	99.9
2019	689	43.8	15.7	77.2
2020	640	44.4	14.4	90.5
2021	603	42.9	14.0	80.4
2022	626	43.7	14.3	67.3
2023	630	41.7	15.0	90.6
2024	641	40.0	16.0	92.8

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 Western Oaks Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,832
2020	$8,730
2021	$9,510
2022	$10,265
2023	$10,064

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Oaks 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 Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 357^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 303^rd of 323 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Oaks Elementary School)	39	28	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)	41	25	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	33	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Western Oaks Elementary School)	24	14	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)	29	21	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	26	4%
5th Grade Science (Western Oaks Elementary School)	31	36	5%
5th Grade Science (Putnam City)	38	27	11%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	38

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	689	630	8.6%
African American	144	131	9%
American Indian	19	19
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	281	307	9.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	152	117	23%
Two or More Races	86	54	37.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.2%	90.6%	13.4%

Schools Near Western Oaks 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
Western Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7210 Northwest 23rd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-1711	641	40	16.0	92.8%	108 (16.8%)	122 (19.0%)	332 (51.8%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (10.0%)	3.3	387^th of 389 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	30.0	27.0	32.0	20.0	22.0			$10,064
Apollo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 North Peniel Avenue	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-6636	509	34	14.9	95.3%	61 (12.0%)	82 (16.1%)	309 (60.7%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.8%)	7.5	378^th of 389 public elementary schools	2.8%					(n/a)		37.0	30.0	22.0	32.0			$9,695
Greenvale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	901 Greenvale Road	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Western Heights	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 350-3470	228	16	14.0	88.6%	19 (8.3%)	97 (42.5%)	84 (36.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.4%)								(n/a)								$14,227
Overholser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Northwest 36th Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-7913	565	40	14.3	91.7%	144 (25.5%)	51 (9.0%)	311 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.0%)								(n/a)			35.0	26.0				$9,415
Lake Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8221 Northwest 30th Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-7068	300	27	11.0	86.7%	92 (30.7%)	28 (9.3%)	145 (48.3%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (9.0%)	25.4	317^th of 389 public elementary schools	18.5%					(n/a)		39.0	62.0	30.0	28.0	42.0		$13,518
Council Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7721 Melrose Lane	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Western Heights	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 350-3465	360	29	12.3	89.7%	51 (14.2%)	112 (31.1%)	153 (42.5%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.1%)								(n/a)				25.0				$14,026
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
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
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
Hilldale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Northwest 16th Street	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 942-8600	749	47	15.7	97.3%	49 (6.5%)	51 (6.8%)	584 (78.0%)	7 (0.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)								(n/a)					14.0			$9,610

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Oaks Elementary School

Is Western Oaks Elementary School a good school?

Western Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Western Oaks Elementary School?

Students at Western Oaks Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 19% African American, 17% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Western Oaks Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 641 students attended Western Oaks Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Western Oaks Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Western Oaks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Oaks Middle School
High : Putnam City West High School

What district is Western Oaks Elementary School in?

Putnam City

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