PUTNAM CITY

PUTNAM CITY operates 26 schools serving 18,905 students in Oklahoma County with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1 and 1,221 teachers on staff. The district maintains a stable mid-sized urban enrollment base.

Academic performance measures indicate Putnam City operates below state benchmarks across measured areas. Math proficiency stands at 16.4% compared to the state average of 24.3%, representing a gap of 7.9 percentage points. Reading proficiency measures 18.8% against Oklahoma's 25.0% average, a difference of 6.2 percentage points. The graduation rate of 82.0% trails the state average of 88.7% by 6.7 percentage points.

Chronic absenteeism presents a notable operational challenge at 35.7%, suggesting attendance patterns may impact instructional time and achievement outcomes. This metric warrants administrative attention as an underlying factor in academic performance.

The district serves a diverse student population. Hispanic students comprise 40.7% of enrollment, Black students 22.4%, White students 19.7%, and Asian students 4.1%. This demographic composition reflects significant diversity compared to many Oklahoma districts and may influence resource allocation and instructional planning.

These data points collectively indicate Putnam City faces performance gaps relative to state standards across academic measures while managing a substantial, diverse student body. The combination of below-average proficiency rates, lower graduation performance, and elevated chronic absenteeism suggests areas requiring focused intervention and support.