Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Heights Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Heights Elementary School is 0.66, which is less 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
#823 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Heights Elementary School is ranked #823 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Jefferson Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kellyville Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Heights Elementary School?
310 students attend Jefferson Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jefferson Heights Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Heights Elementary School?
Jefferson Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jefferson Heights Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Heights Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Heights Elementary School is part of Sapulpa School District.
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