Enrollment
297
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sapulpa, OK
Jefferson Heights Es
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Heights Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402691002406
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Heights Es earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Sapulpa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 297
- students enrolled
Jefferson Heights Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Heights Es ranks #5 of 7 schools in Sapulpa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Heights Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Heights Es
Jefferson Heights Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, enrolling 297 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sapulpa spends $9,976 per pupil, 21% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sapulpa's public schools, it stands alongside Lone Star Public School (876 students): Jefferson Heights Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.5:1).
Sapulpa also operates Sapulpa Hs (1,015 students) and Holmes Park Es (628 students) alongside Jefferson Heights Es.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Heights Es compares
Jefferson Heights Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Two or More 20.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Jefferson Heights Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sapulpa, which includes Jefferson Heights Es.
$9,976
Per student
-21%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 44.1%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Heights Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapulpa Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Park Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sapulpa Jhs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sapulpa Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Heights Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Sapulpa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lone Star Public School
Standard public school
876 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Holmes Park Es
Standard public school
628 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Sapulpa Jhs
Standard public school
603 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Freedom Es
Standard public school
444 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pretty Water Public School
Standard public school
265 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Es
Standard public school
227 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Heights Es
How many students attend Jefferson Heights Es?
Jefferson Heights Es has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sapulpa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Heights Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Heights Es is 14.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Heights Es?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Heights Es is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Sapulpa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Heights Es?
Jefferson Heights Es has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Heights Es rank among schools in Sapulpa?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Heights Es ranks #5 of 7 schools in Sapulpa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sapulpa on the city page.
Is Jefferson Heights Es a good school?
Jefferson Heights Es earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sapulpa?
Besides Jefferson Heights Es, Sapulpa also operates Sapulpa Hs (1,015 students), Holmes Park Es (628 students), and Sapulpa Jhs (603 students). See the Sapulpa district page for the complete list.
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