Excellent
#124 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 7% in state
Santa Fe South Spero ES
Elementary School · Santa Fe South (charter) · Oklahoma City, OK
A charter elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4712 S Santa Fe Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
- Math 63% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Fe South Spero ES score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Fe South Spero ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,944
Median home value
$89,300
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
7.5%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Adelaide Lee ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Fillmore ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Fe South (charter)
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,965NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Santa Fe South Spero ES is listed in SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Fe South Spero ES
Santa Fe South Spero ES is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Santa Fe South (charter), serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Fe South Spero ES
What grades does Santa Fe South Spero ES serve?
Santa Fe South Spero ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Santa Fe South Spero ES?
Santa Fe South Spero ES has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe South Spero ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe South Spero ES is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Fe South Spero ES rank in OK?
Santa Fe South Spero ES ranks #124 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Santa Fe South Spero ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe South Spero ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Santa Fe South Spero ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe South Spero ES has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Santa Fe South Spero ES a charter school?
Yes, Santa Fe South Spero ES is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Santa Fe South Spero ES a Title I school?
No, Santa Fe South Spero ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Fe South Spero ES?
92.2% of students at Santa Fe South Spero ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (405) 600-7038
- Area population (ZIP 73109)
- 20,904
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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