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Elementary· 26 schools in district

TULAKES ES

6600 Galaxie Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73132PUTNAM CITY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
621
Students
Total enrolled
$12,695
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 621 students in grades PK–05 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,695 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TULAKES ES is a large elementary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades PK–05 with 621 students. The district invests $12,695 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at TULAKES ES

621
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
90%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution316 male · 305 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility90%
National avg 52% · 559 students
Student Composition
10%
19%
50%
15%
Asian5%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black50%
Multiracial15%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402529001345

Academic Outcomes at TULAKES ES

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73132

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,695Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,695
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,586
Student Support$2,412
Administration$1,523
Operations$1,904
Other$1,270
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,695 spent per student, an estimated $5,624 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
39%
State government
41.3%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal programs
19.8%
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
  • 90% 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
HILLDALE ESNORTHRIDGE ESWINDSOR HILLS ESWILEY POST ES
+13 more
↓
Middle
JAMES L. CAPPS MSHEFNER MSMAYFIELD MSWESTERN OAKS MS
+1 more
↓
High School
PUTNAM CITY HSPUTNAM CITY WEST HSPUTNAM CITY NORTH HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyOklahoma County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPUTNAM CITY →
Phone: (405)721-4360
NCES ID: 402529001345
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oklahoma 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 PUTNAM CITY
High
PUTNAM CITY HS
2,014 students · 09–12
● 39 opp64% FRL
High
PUTNAM CITY WEST HS
1,803 students · 09–12
● 36 opp67% FRL
High
PUTNAM CITY NORTH HS
1,579 students · 09–12
51% FRL
Mid
JAMES L. CAPPS MS
975 students · 06–08
● 39 opp75% FRL
Mid
HEFNER MS
965 students · 06–08
● 53 opp65% FRL
Mid
MAYFIELD MS
850 students · 06–08
● 36 opp79% FRL
Elem
HILLDALE ES
734 students · PK–05
● 36 opp94% FRL
Elem
NORTHRIDGE ES
712 students · PK–05
● 53 opp75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6600 Galaxie Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73132
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.