District Overview
Headquartered at 5401 Northwest 40th Street in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, Putnam City Public Schools serves as a prominent, active public school district within the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Operating in a vibrant large-city setting, the traditional, non-charter district encompasses 26 operational schools delivering a complete educational spectrum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of 18,836 students, the district fosters a diverse academic community that includes a broad blend of cultural backgrounds, supporting over 1,000 pre-kindergarten learners, nearly 1,300 kindergarteners, and robust cohorts across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To deliver quality instruction and comprehensive student services across its campuses, Putnam City Public Schools relies on a massive workforce of over 4,615 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team is anchored by approximately 2,356 full-time equivalent teachers, ensuring strong classroom coverage and personalized instruction. The teaching staff is further complemented by roughly 184 instructional aides who assist with targeted learning needs, alongside more than 2,075 support staff members who oversee administrative, operational, and student care functions. For families seeking an established educational network and researchers analyzing urban district frameworks, Putnam City stands out as a well-resourced instructional system tailored to the growing needs of central Oklahoma.
26
Total Schools
18,836
Total Students
2,355.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PUTNAM CITY
Demographic Student Count
White3,705
Hispanic7,672
Black4,214
Asian768
Two or More2,165
American Indian254
Pacific Islander58
  • Hispanic
    7,672 (40.7%)
  • Black
    4,214 (22.4%)
  • White
    3,705 (19.7%)
  • Two or More
    2,165 (11.5%)
  • Asian
    768 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    254 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    58 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PUTNAM CITY
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary18
Middle5
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:26
Students:18,836*
Teachers (FTE):2,355.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in PUTNAM CITY
Found 26 Schools