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Elementary· 11 schools in district

GARFIELD ES

600 South 8th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601PONCA CITY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
215
Students
Total enrolled
$13,159
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 215 students in grades KG–05 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,159 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GARFIELD ES is a mid-sized elementary in Ponca City, Oklahoma, serving grades KG–05 with 215 students. The district invests $13,159 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at GARFIELD ES

215
Total Students
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution104 male · 111 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 206 students
Student Composition
49%
13%
14%
17%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black5%
Multiracial14%
Native American17%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402469002668

Academic Outcomes at GARFIELD ES

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 74601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,159Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,159
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,790
Student Support$2,500
Administration$1,579
Operations$1,974
Other$1,316
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,159 spent per student, an estimated $5,829 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
43%
State government
37.8%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal programs
19.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LINCOLN ESWOODLANDS ESROOSEVELT ESE. M. TROUT ES
+2 more
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Middle
PONCA CITY WEST MSPONCA CITY EAST MS
↓
High School
PONCA CITY HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyKay County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPONCA CITY →
Phone: (580)767-8030
NCES ID: 402469002668
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ponca City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PONCA CITY
High
PONCA CITY HS
1,427 students · 09–12
● 37 opp61% FRL
Mid
PONCA CITY WEST MS
686 students · 06–07
● 37 opp76% FRL
Mid
PONCA CITY EAST MS
353 students · 08–08
● 37 opp74% FRL
Elem
LINCOLN ES
334 students · KG–05
● 37 opp94% FRL
Elem
WOODLANDS ES
281 students · KG–05
● 44 opp46% FRL
Elem
ROOSEVELT ES
277 students · KG–05
● 37 opp83% FRL
Elem
E. M. TROUT ES
265 students · KG–05
● 44 opp71% FRL
Elem
UNION ES
263 students · KG–05
● 37 opp81% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
600 South 8th Street, Ponca City, OK 74601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.