RALPH DOWNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RALPH DOWNS ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUTNAM CITY school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 425 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 27 teachers, RALPH DOWNS 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.
Ralph Downs Elementary School is a public school located in Oklahoma City, serving students within the Putnam City School District. Situated on West Hefner Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community involvement. As part of the Putnam City district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student population.
The school is well-integrated into the local neighborhood, aiming to serve as a hub for both families and students. Through its website, the school maintains communication with parents, providing information on academic resources, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. By prioritizing a mix of traditional instruction and character-building programs, Ralph Downs Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact RALPH DOWNS ES at (405) 721-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oklahoma City, OK 73162-3162
(405) 721-4431
RALPH DOWNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PUTNAM CITY
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 27.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 425 students
- White
- 39.1%
- Black or African American
- 30.4%
- Two or more races
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 6.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.