At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389.5
Santa Fe South Penn ES: 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
20.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 389
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Santa Fe South Penn ES
Santa Fe South Penn ES is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Oklahoma City. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Santa Fe South Charter. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.6%) and Black (1.8%). English learners represent 85.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Santa Fe South Penn ES
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 85.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic95.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Fe South Charter
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Santa Fe South Shidler ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Santa Fe South Spero ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Santa Fe South ECC
Elementary · Grades PK–01
263 reported students
Santa Fe South Hills ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Santa Fe South Trinity ES
Elementary · Grades PK–02
115 reported students
Santa Fe South El Camino ES
Elementary · Grades PK–01
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Santa Fe South Penn ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 516 | 0.4 mi |
| Fillmore ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 617 | 0.6 mi |
| Santa Fe South ECC Elementary · Charter · Santa Fe South Charter | PK–01 | 263 | 0.6 mi |
| Prairie Queen ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 568 | 1 mi |
| Hillcrest ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 499 | 1.1 mi |
| Van Buren ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 320 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe South Penn ES
What grades does Santa Fe South Penn ES serve?
Santa Fe South Penn ES reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Fe South Charter.
How many students attend Santa Fe South Penn ES?
Santa Fe South Penn ES reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Santa Fe South Penn ES?
The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 385 students and 18.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Santa Fe South Penn ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Santa Fe South Penn ES is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Santa Fe South Penn ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Santa Fe South Penn ES in?
Santa Fe South Penn ES is part of Santa Fe South Charter, based in Oklahoma City, OK, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Santa Fe South Penn ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coolidge ES (0.4 mi), Fillmore ES (0.6 mi), Santa Fe South ECC (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.