Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Park Elementary School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Park Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
43%
20%
Black
11%
8%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Park Elementary School is ranked #823 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Lake Park Elementary School?
323 students attend Lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lake Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Park Elementary School?
Lake Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Park Elementary School offer ?
Lake Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Park Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Park Elementary School located?
Lake Park Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Bethany, OK. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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