Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#976 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
96%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
1%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
48%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School is ranked #976 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School?
489 students attend Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School?
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School offer ?
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School part of?
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School is part of Santa Fe South Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School located?
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
School Reviews
5 2/9/2024
I have had all 6 of my children go there and it is a great school I love the teachers.
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