PUTNAM HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUTNAM HEIGHTS ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OKLAHOMA CITY school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 340 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, PUTNAM HEIGHTS ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Putnam Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Putnam Heights neighborhood of Oklahoma City, serving as part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment for students in the surrounding area. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility among its diverse student body.

As a member of the OKCPS system, Putnam Heights Elementary benefits from the district’s initiatives aimed at equitable education, including access to specialized resources and various support services designed to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school emphasizes a partnership between parents, staff, and the local community to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere, aiming to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PUTNAM HEIGHTS ES at (405) 587-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1601 Northwest 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-3118
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PUTNAM HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 340 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
OKLAHOMA CITY
Total Students:
340
Teachers:
19.19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 340 students

Hispanic/Latino
34.7%
Black or African American
22.9%
White
19.1%
Asian
11.8%
Two or more races
9.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.