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Western Oaks Elementary School

Summary:

Western Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 630 students in grades PK-5 in Bethany, Oklahoma, which is part of the Putnam City School District. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the district and state in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

With 90.63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Western Oaks has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, much higher than the district and state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 14 to 15 students per teacher. However, Western Oaks has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Oklahoma elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Western Oaks has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment, the nearby schools in the Putnam City district have varying levels of racial diversity. For example, Hilldale Elementary has an even higher Hispanic enrollment, while Windsor Hills Elementary has a more balanced racial makeup. The other Putnam City elementary schools in the area also struggle academically, with test scores generally below the state averages. In contrast, the Bethany Public Schools district, which includes Earl Harris Elementary, performs significantly better, with much higher proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7210 Northwest 23rd Street
       Bethany, OK  73008-3008

(405) 789-1711

District: Putnam City

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,064 Help


Students who attend Western Oaks Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.7%
African American:
20.8%
White:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Western Oaks Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Western Oaks Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.7%), African American (20.8%), White (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Oaks Elementary School is 15. 9 elementary schools in the Putnam City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Western Oaks Elementary School employs 41.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 230th of 295 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 44.60 519th 840 38.2%
2010 76.13 145th 845 82.8%
2011 61.01 349th 846 58.7%
2015 46.33 551st 957 42.4%
2016 33.11 367th 498 26.3%
2017 20.02 364th 407 10.6%
2018 20.18 372nd 406 8.4%
2019 19.56 357th 411 13.1%
2021 10.17 614th 646 5.0%
2022 13.22 303rd 323 6.2%
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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 36th 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 486th 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.

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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

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Oaks Elementary School

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YearTotal 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 357th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 303rd of 323 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Oaks Elementary School)3928
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)4125
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4333
 10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Western Oaks Elementary School)2414
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Putnam City)2921
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3026
 4%
5th Grade Science (Western Oaks Elementary School)3136
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Putnam City)3827
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)3838

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students689630
 8.6%
African American144131
 9%
American Indian1919
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic281307
 9.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White152117
 23%
Two or More Races8654
 37.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.2%90.6%
 13.4%

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

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

Students at Western Oaks Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 21% African American, 19% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Western Oaks Elementary School.


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