OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma · Public School District

Schools

32,978

Students

$14,965

Per-Pupil Spend

≈ nat'l avg

91.8%

Free Lunch Rate

+40pp vs nat'l

80.1%

Graduation Rate

-6.4pp vs nat'l

District Overview

OKLAHOMA CITY is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 32,978 students across 58 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 15 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,965 is near the national average for a US public school district. 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (58)

Elementary Schools33 schools

School	Grades	Students
ADAMS ES	PK–04	406
ADELAIDE LEE ES	PK–04	410
ARTHUR ES	PK–04	389
BODINE ES	PK–04	638
BRITTON ES	PK–04	628
BUCHANAN ES	PK–04	479
CESAR CHAVEZ ES	PK–04	630
CLEVELAND ES	PK–04	405
COOLIDGE ES	PK–04	505
EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (ES)	KG–05	64
ESPERANZA ES	PK–04	427
EUGENE FIELD ES	PK–04	420
FILLMORE ES	PK–04	654
HAWTHORNE ES	PK–04	376
HAYES ES	PK–04	450
HERONVILLE ES	PK–04	559
HILLCREST ES	PK–04	516
KAISER ES	PK–04	530
M.L. KING JR. ES	PK–04	450
MARK TWAIN ES	PK–04	277
MONROE ES	PK–04	323
NICHOLS HILLS ES	PK–04	494
PRAIRIE QUEEN ES	PK–04	615
QUAIL CREEK ES	PK–04	543
RIDGEVIEW ES	PK–04	395
ROCKWOOD ES	PK–04	527
SHIDLER ES	PK–04	325
SOUTHERN HILLS ES	PK–04	485
SPENCER ES	02–04	410
THELMA R. PARKS ES	PK–04	472
VAN BUREN ES	PK–04	356
WILLOW BROOK ES	PK–01	346
WILSON ES	PK–04	398

Middle Schools15 schools

School	Grades	Students
BELLE ISLE MS	05–08	475
CAPITOL HILL MS	05–08	669
CLASSEN MS OF ADVANCED STUDIES	05–08	855
EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (MS)	06–08	98
JEFFERSON MS	05–08	919
JOHN MARSHALL MS	05–08	626
MARY GOLDA ROSS MS	05–08	819
MOON MS	05–08	679
PUTNAM HEIGHTS ACADEMY MS	05–08	34
ROOSEVELT MS	05–08	853
SOUTHEAST MS	05–08	733
STAR SPENCER MS	07–08	236
TAFT MS	05–08	1,045
WEBSTER MS	05–08	810
WHEELER MS	05–08	538

High Schools10 schools

School	Grades	Students
CAPITOL HILL HS	09–12	1,455
CLASSEN HS OF ADVANCED STUDIES	09–12	743
DOUGLASS HS	09–12	556
EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (HS)	09–12	530
JOHN MARSHALL HS	09–12	829
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS	09–12	1,702
PUTNAM HEIGHTS ACADEMY HS	09–12	46
SOUTHEAST HS	09–12	854
STAR SPENCER HS	09–12	378
U. S. GRANT HS	09–12	1,594

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,965Near national avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

33%

State

32.9%

Local (property tax)

33.0%

Federal

34.2%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (34%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

32,978

Students

92%

Free Lunch

$15K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate80.1%

Opportunity Score36/100

StateOklahoma →

School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Range of school options

With 58 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Below-average graduation rate

At 80.1%, graduation is 6.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.

High economic need in community

92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Heavy reliance on federal aid

34% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in OKLAHOMA CITY?

OKLAHOMA CITY has 58 public schools, serving a total of 32,978 students.

What is the graduation rate for OKLAHOMA CITY?

The graduation rate is 80.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does OKLAHOMA CITY spend per student?

OKLAHOMA CITY spends $14,965 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in OKLAHOMA CITY?

92% of students in OKLAHOMA CITY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in OKLAHOMA CITY?

No, OKLAHOMA CITY does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does OKLAHOMA CITY serve?

OKLAHOMA CITY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for OKLAHOMA CITY?

The median opportunity score across schools in OKLAHOMA CITY is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.