OVERHOLSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OVERHOLSER ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUTNAM CITY school district, located in Bethany, OK with about 584 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, OVERHOLSER ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Overholser Elementary School is a public school located in Bethany, Oklahoma, serving students as part of the Putnam City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing community involvement and utilizing the district's broader educational resources, Overholser Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s culture centers on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with a commitment to nurturing student curiosity. Through its website and community outreach, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that families are integrated into the educational process. Overholser Elementary aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within the diverse Putnam City school system.

For more information, contact OVERHOLSER ES at (405) 789-7913 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7900 Northwest 36th Street
Bethany, OK 73008-3008
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OVERHOLSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bethany, OK with about 584 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PUTNAM CITY
Total Students:
584
Teachers:
38.94
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 584 students

Hispanic/Latino
39.0%
White
37.7%
Black or African American
11.1%
Two or more races
7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.3%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

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.