Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

Summary:

Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School is a public charter elementary school serving grades 2-5 in Oklahoma City, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of over 96%.

The school has a unique academic profile compared to surrounding public schools. While its overall performance on state tests is below the state and district averages, Santa Fe South Penn Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, particularly in 5th grade mathematics where 45% of students were proficient or better, compared to 27% statewide and 50% for the Santa Fe South (Charter) district. The school also serves a high-poverty student population, with over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, Santa Fe South Penn Elementary has shown signs of improvement in recent years, rising from a 1-star to a 2-star rating and improving its ranking among Oklahoma elementary schools.

Interestingly, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups perform relatively well compared to other schools in Oklahoma, ranking in the top 40% and top 35% of elementary schools, respectively, in 2020-2021. While Santa Fe South Penn Elementary generally underperforms the state and district averages, it outperforms many of the nearby public elementary schools, such as Heronville Elementary School, John Glenn Elementary School, and Fillmore Elementary School, particularly in mathematics.


Detail:

Public, Charter 2-5

 5325 S Pennsylvania Ave
       Oklahoma City, OK  73119-3119


(405) 681-7480

District: Santa Fe South (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,607 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.1%
White:
1.6%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), African American (1.6%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School is 17.5, which is the 3rd best among 3 elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School is $9,607, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Santa Fe South (Charter):

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe South (Charter) 192nd of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.69 405th 411 1.5%
2021 31.05 473rd 646 26.8%
2023 37.98 178th 276 35.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.12 21st 58 63.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.03 320th 506 36.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.14 39th 97 59.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 12 2 0 536 2 2 1 0 555
2018 4 2 0 284 2 1 1 0 294
2019 4 3 0 310 1 1 2 0 321
2020 6 1 0 335 1 1 1 0 345
2021 2 2 0 358 1 1 2 0 366
2022 4 3 0 377 1 1 1 0 387
2023 6 6 0 371 2 0 1 0 386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 555 29.8 18.5 99.5
2018 294 16.5 17.7 93.5
2019 321 17.8 18.0 92.2
2020 345 19.0 18.1 89.6
2021 366 19.0 19.2 91
2022 387 21.0 18.4 93.5
2023 386 21.9 17.5 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 555 29.8 18.5 99.5
2018 294 16.5 17.7 93.5
2019 321 17.8 18.0 92.2
2020 345 19.0 18.1 89.6
2021 366 19.0 19.2 91
2022 387 21.0 18.4 93.5
2023 386 21.9 17.5 92.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,766
2022 $9,257
2023 $9,607

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 405th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 178th of 276 Elementary schools
 34%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School)2935
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South (Charter))2136
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School)2036
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South (Charter))2338
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students321386
 20.2%
African American36
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic310371
 19.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White46
 50%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%92.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School.

Students at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.

Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School ranks 178th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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