SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO 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 318 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 17 teachers, SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO 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 Spero Elementary, located in South Oklahoma City, is part of the Santa Fe South Schools charter network. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness from an early age. As a charter institution, it operates with a focus on high expectations, character development, and creating a supportive community for families in the surrounding area.

The school is known for its commitment to serving a diverse student population, often placing a strong emphasis on bilingual support and personalized learning strategies. By maintaining a structured curriculum and fostering a close-knit school culture, Spero Elementary aims to bridge educational gaps and provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond. Through its partnership with the broader Santa Fe South network, the school also prioritizes strong teacher-parent communication to ensure holistic student growth.

For more information, contact SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ES at (405) 600-7038 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4906 S Santa Fe Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73109-3109
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SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 318 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Total Students:
318
Teachers:
17
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 318 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.7%
Black or African American
10.4%
White
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%
Two or more races
1.9%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.