Garfield ES vs Ponca City East MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 590 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield ES
Ponca City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
220 students
Ponca City East MS
Ponca City · Public middle · Grades 8–8
320 students
| Measure | Garfield ES Ponca City, Oklahoma | Ponca City East MS Ponca City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 899 | #224 of 338 |
| National rank | #47909 of 50,301 | #12933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 220 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Ponca City | Ponca City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponca City East MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 14.4).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 96.4%).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.3).
- •Ponca City East MS is the larger school with 320 students compared with 220.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield ES better than Ponca City East MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ponca City East MS ranks higher (24.6 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garfield ES and Ponca City East MS?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Ponca City and Ponca City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield ES: 220. Ponca City East MS: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield ES and Ponca City East MS rank in Oklahoma?
Garfield ES is 799th of 899 and Ponca City East MS is 224th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).