What Putnam City Schools does

Putnam City Schools is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, operating 27 schools serving approximately 18,200 students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district provides a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning academics, athletics, fine arts, career-technical education, English language development, gifted and talented programs, and special services, supported by ancillary offerings in mental health, foster care support, and services for homeless students. Its student body reflects 52 spoken languages and a teaching corps in which 40% of certified teachers hold advanced degrees. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education under Oklahoma state law and is led by Superintendent Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, the 25th Superintendent, who assumed the role on July 1, 2025.

The district's product surface includes PC Pre-K (lottery-based free early childhood enrollment), PC@Home (full-time virtual education), a Student 1:1 Technology Program providing every student with a personal device, paired with a Student Internet Options initiative to close the home connectivity gap. Secondary offerings center on college readiness, career-technical training, and aviation pathways delivered through a strategic partnership with Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Operational technology relies on the PowerSchool Parent Portal for grades, attendance, and family communication, alongside iOS and Android mobile applications, and a multi-channel social media presence (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram).

As a government entity, Putnam City Schools operates under a tax-funded, non-commercial revenue model: state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal programs finance operations, with no private shareholders, equity ownership, or VC/PE involvement. Capital expansion is pursued through voter-approved bond measures, including the active 2025 Innovation Bond and the prior 2020 Bond. The district's customer base is the residential population within its geographic boundaries, served free of charge, with transfer and virtual options available to expand access beyond traditional campus enrollment.

Name

Putnam City Schools

Legal name

Putnam City Schools

Website

https://putnamcityschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Putnam City Schools is a public K-12 district operating 27 schools in Oklahoma City, serving approximately 18,200 students through traditional, virtual, and career-technical programs funded by state appropriations and local taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Virtual learning programs
• Career technical education
• Pre-K early childhood
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Putnam City Schools is a public K-12 school district operating 27 schools that deliver free educational services to approximately 18,200 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in the Oklahoma City area. Its core offerings include PC Pre-K lottery-based early childhood enrollment, full-time virtual education via PC@Home, secondary college readiness and career technical education (including aviation in partnership with Francis Tuttle Technology Center), and student support services such as mental health, homeless, and foster care support.

Product overview

Putnam City Schools is a public school district operating 27 schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving approximately 18,200 students. The district offers a comprehensive K-12 educational program including early childhood education through PC Pre-K lottery enrollment, full-time virtual education via PC@Home, and secondary programs combining college readiness with career technical education and aviation training through partnerships with Francis Tuttle Technology Center. The district provides students with 1:1 technology access and maintains a parent-facing PowerSchool portal for academic tracking. The educational portfolio spans academics by grade level, athletics, fine arts, special services, mental health resources, and transportation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PC Pre-K Pre-K lottery-based enrollment program offering free Pre-K education for eligible students within the Putnam City Schools district in the Oklahoma City area.
• PC@Home: Virtual Education Full-time virtual education option allowing students to complete K-12 coursework remotely from home as an alternative to in-person schooling.
• College Readiness, Career Tech, Aviation & Francis Tuttle Secondary education pathway program offering college preparation, career technical education, and aviation training in partnership with Francis Tuttle Technology Center, providing students with vocational training and career pathways.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Francis Tuttle Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Francis Tuttle Technology Center for career and technical education programs, providing students with vocational training and career pathways.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Norman Public Schools: Public K-12 district south of Oklahoma City serving the Norman metro. Same operating model, customer base, and Oklahoma state funding framework; benchmarks Putnam City on academics and growth in the same statewide accountability system.
• Deer Creek Public Schools: Northwest OKC metro public K-12 district serving a growing suburban population. Same public-district operating model, K-12 customer base, and state funding structure; competes directly for families relocating into the metro.
• Union Public Schools: Large Oklahoma public K-12 district in the Tulsa metro area. Same public-district operating model and Oklahoma state funding structure; serves as a statewide peer for benchmarking scale, programs, and outcomes at similar district size.
• Edmond Public Schools: North OKC metro public K-12 district in the same regulatory and funding environment as Putnam City. Comparable scale, customer base, and curriculum/extra-curricular programs, competing for families on the north side of the metro.
• Mid-Del Schools: East OKC metro public K-12 district serving Midwest City and Del City. Same operating model, K-12 customer base, and Oklahoma state funding framework; competes for families in the eastern part of the metro.
• Mustang Public Schools: Southwest OKC metro public K-12 district serving a fast-growing suburban area. Same public-district model and K-12 customer base; overlapping feeder boundaries make it a direct competitor for new-family enrollment.
• Moore Public Schools: Adjacent Oklahoma City metro public K-12 district serving Moore and south OKC suburbs. Same operating model (public district), customer type (K-12 families), and funding structure, with overlapping service boundaries creating direct enrollment competition.

Direct peers

• Oklahoma City Public Schools: Largest public K-12 district in Oklahoma City metro, directly overlapping Putnam City's service area. Comparable in operating model (public district), customer base (K-12 families), and funding structure (state aid, local taxes, bonds), and serves as Putnam City's primary in-market competitor for enrollment.

Others

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center: Career and technology education provider in the OKC metro and Putnam City's named strategic partner for CTE/aviation programs. Comparable in that it delivers vocational training to secondary students, but operates as a technology center rather than a full K-12 district, making it an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Oklahoma State Department of Education: State-level agency overseeing all Oklahoma public K-12 districts including Putnam City. Sets funding formulas, accountability standards, and curriculum requirements, making it the broader incumbent that shapes Putnam City's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PutnamCityOK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNZgCpc-ZiqHXcT2WT5selA
• Facebookfacebook.com/putnamcityschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/putnam_city_schools

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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