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Jefferson Heights Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

513^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 16% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Jefferson Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, with 306 students. The school is part of the Sapulpa School District, which is ranked 234 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Heights Elementary School has had fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 237 out of 411 schools in 2018-2019 to 626 out of 840 schools in 2008-2009. Its current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 513 out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools, with a 1-star rating. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.0% to 29.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Freedom Elementary (19.0%) and Holmes Park Elementary (19.0%).

Academically, Jefferson Heights Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (17%), Mathematics (12%), and Science (11%) compared to the Sapulpa district and the state averages, particularly in 5th grade where only 13% of students were proficient in ELA and 7% in Mathematics. In contrast, nearby schools like Freedom Elementary and Holmes Park Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates, often exceeding the district and state averages. Additionally, Jefferson Heights Elementary School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.01% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the rates at nearby schools.

297

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,298

Per pupil spending ?

80.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1521 South Wickham Road
Sapulpa, OK 74066-4066

(918) 224-2028

District: Sapulpa

Students who attend Jefferson Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sapulpa Middle School
High:	Sapulpa High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Two or more races:

20.9%

American Indian:

15.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 25th percentile in 2009 → 16th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (13% vs 27% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (30% vs 19% Oklahoma)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school13%

District avg24%

Oklahoma avg27%

513^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Bottom 16%▼ down 58 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to bottom 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the Sapulpa

234^th of 452Sapulpa among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	19.1	513 of 614	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.4	256 of 323	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	52.8	274 of 646	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.4	237 of 411	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.0	369 of 498	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	71.3	244 of 957	74.5%	★★★★☆
2011	59.4	370 of 846	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	42.4	559 of 845	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	35.9	626 of 840	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	18.5	449 of 502	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.0	169 of 506	66.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	47.3	213 of 403	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)47th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)11th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I17%-9 vs state

Mathematics12%-14 vs state

Science11%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Jefferson Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)							OSTP Mathematics (2025)							OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Jefferson Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1521 South Wickham Road	Sapulpa	74066	Creek County	Sapulpa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 224-2028	297	20	14.5	80.5%	145 (48.8%)	13 (4.4%)	31 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (20.9%)	19.1	513^th of 614 public elementary schools	16.4%					(n/a)	22.0	17.0	13.0				17.0	8.0	20.0	7.0				12.0	11.0		11.0	$12,298
Lone Star Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	2945 S Hickory	Sapulpa	74066	Creek County	Lone Star	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 224-0201	876	54	16.2	55.6%	479 (54.7%)	7 (0.8%)	84 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (12.2%)	78.1	101^st of 614 public elementary schools	83.6%		69.6	102^nd of 389 public elementary schools	73.8%	1	38.0	43.0	37.0	33.0	39.0	21.0	37.0	51.0	54.0	39.0	29.0	42.0	13.0	40.0	50.0	38.0	45.0	$8,369
Holmes Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1231 E Dewey Ave	Sapulpa	74066	Creek County	Sapulpa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 227-6800	628	39	16.0	72.1%	325 (51.8%)	17 (2.7%)	68 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	152 (24.2%)	57.3	237^th of 614 public elementary schools	61.4%		48.9	195^th of 389 public elementary schools	49.9%	42	26.0	30.0	34.0				29.0	41.0	42.0	15.0				33.0	38.0		38.0	$12,318
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	631 North Brown	Sapulpa	74066	Creek County	Sapulpa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 224-1492	227	18	12.8	79.3%	122 (53.7%)	7 (3.1%)	30 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)	2 (0.9%)	48 (21.1%)	57.9	231^st of 614 public elementary schools	62.4%		42	236^th of 389 public elementary schools	39.3%	5	25.0	26.0	44.0				32.0	32.0	22.0	40.0				31.0	41.0		41.0	$11,509
Pretty Water Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	15223 West 81st Street	Sapulpa	74066	Creek County	Pretty Water	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 224-4952	265	18	15.0	51.7%	148 (55.8%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.8%)	2 (0.8%)	32 (12.1%)	1 (0.4%)	55 (20.8%)	57.7	232^nd of 614 public elementary schools	62.2%					(n/a)	23.0		30.0		34.0		30.0	23.0		45.0		48.0		37.0	47.0		49.0	$12,624
Freedom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9171 Freedom Road	Sapulpa	74066	Creek County	Sapulpa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 227-7838	444	26	16.8	50.9%	261 (58.8%)	9 (2.0%)	53 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (19.4%)	84.4	68^th of 614 public elementary schools	88.9%		79	52^nd of 389 public elementary schools	86.6%	16	43.0	26.0	38.0				35.0	59.0	71.0	72.0				67.0	48.0		48.0	$9,888
Kellyville Upper Elementary School	Public	3-6	144 S Elm	Kellyville	74039	Creek County	Kellyville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 247-6133	226	14	16.4	70.8%	106 (46.9%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.3%)	5 (2.2%)	33 (14.6%)	1 (0.4%)	59 (26.1%)	59.3	222^nd of 614 public elementary schools	63.8%		58.3	147^th of 389 public elementary schools	62.2%	75	25.0	20.0	32.0	39.0			28.0	23.0	18.0	54.0	49.0			35.0	42.0		42.0	$11,003
Kellyville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	144 S Elm	Kellyville	74039	Creek County	Kellyville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 247-6133	235	13	18.1	72.3%	110 (46.8%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.1%)	6 (2.6%)	41 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (24.7%)								(n/a)																		$10,363
Kiefer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4600 West 151st Street	Kiefer	74041	Creek County	Kiefer	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 321-5444	559	26	21.6	47.8%	316 (56.5%)	5 (0.9%)	31 (5.5%)	5 (0.9%)	103 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (17.7%)	16.5	540^th of 614 public elementary schools	12.1%		41.5	244^th of 389 public elementary schools	37.3%	296	17.0	9.0	17.0	8.0			13.0	23.0	8.0	10.0	7.0			13.0	15.0		15.0	$7,897
Allen-Bowden Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	7049 Frankoma Road	Tulsa	74131	Creek County	Allen-Bowden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 224-4440	294	21	14.0	85.4%	140 (47.6%)	9 (3.1%)	50 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	42 (14.3%)								(n/a)	6.0				17.0	19.0	10.0	9.0				10.0	0.0	10.0		33.0	20.0	$13,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Heights Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sapulpa Middle School
High : Sapulpa High School

What district is Jefferson Heights Elementary School in?

Sapulpa

How many students attend Jefferson Heights Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 297 students attended Jefferson Heights Elementary School.

Is Jefferson Heights Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Heights Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Heights Elementary School are 49% White, 21% Two or more races, 15% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American.

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