Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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

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:
178^th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,607

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.1%

White:

1.6%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), African American (1.6%), White (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School is 17.5, which is the 3^rd best among 3 elementary schools in the Santa Fe South (Charter) School District. (See more...)

Compare Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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) 192^nd 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
2019	5.69	405^th	411	1.5%
2021	31.05	473^rd	646	26.8%
2023	37.98	178^th	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	21^st	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	320^th	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	39^th	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.

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	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	12	2	536	2	2	1	555
2018	4	2	284	2	1	1	294
2019	4	3	310	1	1	2	321
2020	6	1	335	1	1	1	345
2021	2	2	358	1	1	2	366
2022	4	3	377	1	1	1	387
2023	6	6	371	2	0	1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

Year	Total 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 405^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 178^th 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)	29	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South (Charter))	21	36	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School)	20	36	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe South (Charter))	23	38	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	321	386	20.2%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	310	371	19.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	4	6	50%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.2%	92.5%	0.3%

Schools Near Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking ()				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)	OSTP Mathematics (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School	Public, Charter	2-5	5325 S Pennsylvania Ave	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 681-7480	386	22	17.5	92.5%	6 (1.6%)	6 (1.6%)	371 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38	178^th of 276 public elementary schools	35.5%					(n/a)	30.0	35.0	36.0	45.0	$9,607
Coolidge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5212 South Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2800	505	34	14.7	98.2%	35 (6.9%)	31 (6.1%)	397 (78.6%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)								(n/a)					$13,737
Fillmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5200 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-4800	654	40	16.3	97.6%	48 (7.3%)	51 (7.8%)	508 (77.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)								(n/a)					$12,227
Santa Fe South Early Childhood	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	2222 SW 44th St	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 600-1986	264	14	18.6	92.4%	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	254 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)								(n/a)					$8,011
Prairie Queen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6609 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7750	615	40	15.2	97.1%	57 (9.3%)	51 (8.3%)	454 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	5 (0.8%)	31 (5.0%)								(n/a)			21.0		$13,122
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6421 South Miller Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3800	516	30	17.2	97.1%	39 (7.6%)	57 (11.0%)	355 (68.8%)	8 (1.6%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.7%)								(n/a)					$11,982
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2700 Southwest 40th Street	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2000	356	26	13.6	98.3%	17 (4.8%)	26 (7.3%)	292 (82.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)								(n/a)			25.0		$13,520
Esperanza Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3517 South Linn Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6900	427	28	15.2	94.8%	25 (5.9%)	15 (3.5%)	365 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)								(n/a)					$13,412
Arthur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5100 South Independence Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7600	389	28	13.8	97.2%	35 (9.0%)	24 (6.2%)	303 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.6%)								(n/a)			26.0		$14,270
Heronville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1240 Southwest 29th Street	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6000	559	39	14.1	97.1%	21 (3.8%)	15 (2.7%)	491 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.7%)								(n/a)		25.0	29.0		$13,683

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School

What district is Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School in?

Santa Fe South (Charter)

What is the racial makeup of Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School?

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

Is Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School?

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

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