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PONCA CITY

Oklahoma · Public School District
11
Schools
4,612
Students
$13,159
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
72.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PONCA CITY is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 4,612 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,159 is near the national average for a US public school district. 73% 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 37/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E. M. TROUT ESKG–05265
GARFIELD ESKG–05215
LIBERTY ESKG–05255
LINCOLN ESKG–05334
ROOSEVELT ESKG–05277
UNION ESKG–05263
WOODLANDS ESKG–05281
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PONCA CITY EAST MS08–08353
PONCA CITY WEST MS06–07686
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PONCA CITY HS09–121,427
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WASHINGTON PRE KG CENTERPK–PK256
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,159Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
43%
State
37.8%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal
19.5%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,612
Students
73%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PONCA CITY?
PONCA CITY has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,612 students.
What is the graduation rate for PONCA CITY?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PONCA CITY spend per student?
PONCA CITY spends $13,159 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PONCA CITY?
73% of students in PONCA CITY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PONCA CITY?
No, PONCA CITY does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PONCA CITY serve?
PONCA CITY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PONCA CITY?
The median opportunity score across schools in PONCA CITY is 37/100. 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.