SOUTHERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHERN HILLS ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OKLAHOMA CITY school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 560 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, SOUTHERN HILLS ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Southern Hills Elementary is a public school located in the southern region of Oklahoma City and is part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive community environment. As part of the state’s largest school district, Southern Hills operates under the broader mission of OKCPS, which emphasizes preparing students for success through a comprehensive curriculum that addresses both core educational requirements and social-emotional growth.

The school’s location on South Kentucky Avenue places it within a residential area, allowing it to serve as a neighborhood hub for families in the 73159 zip code. Like many schools within the district, Southern Hills offers various resources aimed at improving student outcomes, including intervention programs and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school initiatives can find detailed information, school calendars, and contact details through the official district website at [www.okcps.org](http://www.okcps.org).

For more information, contact SOUTHERN HILLS ES at (405) 587-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7800 South Kentucky Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-3159
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SOUTHERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oklahoma City, OK with about 560 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
OKLAHOMA CITY
Total Students:
560
Teachers:
29.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 560 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.2%
Black or African American
18.2%
White
14.3%
Two or more races
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.8%
Asian
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.