SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ES is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SANTA FE SOUTH CHARTER school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 294 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
**Santa Fe South Penn Elementary**, located at 5325 S. Pennsylvania Ave in Oklahoma City, is a key campus within the Santa Fe South Schools network, a prominent public charter school system serving the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that focuses on preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and a strong emphasis on character development. As part of a mission-driven charter network, the elementary school prioritizes closing the achievement gap and fostering a supportive community for a diverse student body.
Beyond core academics, Santa Fe South Penn Elementary is known for its commitment to bilingual education and cultural inclusivity, reflecting the demographics of the surrounding South Oklahoma City community. The school places a high value on teacher-student relationships and parental involvement, aiming to create a partnership between home and school to enhance student outcomes. By offering a safe and focused learning space, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and provide the foundational skills necessary for students to excel as they transition into the middle and high school tiers of the Santa Fe South system.
For more information, contact SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ES at (405) 681-7480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oklahoma City, OK 73119-3119
(405) 681-7480
http://www.santafesouth.org
SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Oklahoma City Public Schools - District:
- SANTA FE SOUTH CHARTER
- Total Students:
- 294
- Teachers:
- 16.52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 294 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTA FE SOUTH PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.6%
- White
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.