Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ralph Downs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph Downs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ralph Downs Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph Downs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Downs Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#398 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
30%
8%
White
29%
44%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Downs Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph Downs Elementary School is ranked #398 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ralph Downs Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Downs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvest Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ralph Downs Elementary School?
409 students attend Ralph Downs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Ralph Downs Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Downs Elementary School?
Ralph Downs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralph Downs Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Downs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph Downs Elementary School part of?
Ralph Downs Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ralph Downs Elementary School located?
Ralph Downs Elementary School is located in the NOVA neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK.
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