Limestone Elementary School

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Limestone Elementary School ranks 180 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Limestone Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 268 students in grades K-5 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, which is part of the Sand Springs school district. Despite the district's 1-star rating, Limestone Elementary consistently outperforms both the district and the state of Oklahoma in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of 5th-grade students at Limestone Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47% for the Sand Springs district and 46% for the state. In Mathematics, 45% of 5th-graders at Limestone Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 36% for the district and 37% for the state. This strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given that 74.25% of Limestone Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Limestone Elementary's academic success may be attributed to its higher per-student spending of $9,019, compared to nearby schools like Angus Valley Elementary ($7,732 per student) and Pratt Elementary ($8,439 per student). Additionally, Limestone Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.7, which is lower than some nearby schools. While funding and resources play a role, the school's consistent performance over the years, even as its student population has changed, suggests that effective teaching practices and support systems are also key factors in its success.

Detail:

Public K-5

4201 South Walnut Creek Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063-4063

(918) 246-1560

District: Sand Springs

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,549

Students who attend Limestone Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clyde Boyd Middle School
High:	Charles Page High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.7%

Two or more races:

22.8%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Limestone Elementary School ranks better than 53.7% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Sand Springs School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), two or more races (22.8%), American Indian (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Limestone Elementary School is 14.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Sand Springs School District! (See more...)

Compare Limestone Elementary School employs 18.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Limestone Elementary School is $10,549, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Sand Springs School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Limestone Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sand Springs:

SchoolDigger ranks Sand Springs 122^nd of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Limestone Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Limestone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	55.15	395^th	840	53.0%
2010	60.82	336^th	845	60.2%
2011	58.35	387^th	846	54.3%
2015	67.29	296^th	957	69.1%
2016	61.06	194^th	498	61.0%
2017	64.68	119^th	407	70.8%
2018	62.78	125^th	406	69.2%
2019	62.17	121^st	411	70.6%
2021	62.90	182^nd	646	71.8%
2022	50.21	145^th	323	55.1%
2023	32.34	203^rd	276	26.4%
2024	51.49	180^th	389	53.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Limestone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.16	131^st	506	74.1%

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Rank History for White students at Limestone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.15	228^th	403	43.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Limestone Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	309	8	0	4	29	n/a	n/a	350
1989	312	6	0	1	27	n/a	n/a	346
1990	297	8	0	1	20	n/a	n/a	326
1991	306	10	1	0	30	n/a	n/a	347
1992	311	6	0	0	31	n/a	n/a	348
1993	310	5	0	0	39	n/a	n/a	354
1994	269	9	1	4	29	n/a	n/a	312
1995	250	4	2	6	36	n/a	n/a	298
1996	250	4	2	6	36	n/a	n/a	298
1997	253	4	1	2	46	n/a	n/a	306
1998	240	11	2	2	52	n/a	n/a	307
1999	234	15	2	9	52	n/a	n/a	312
2000	239	14	2	7	50	n/a	n/a	312
2001	236	13	2	5	46	n/a	n/a	302
2002	233	14	1	10	50	n/a	n/a	308
2003	233	14	1	10	50	n/a	n/a	308
2004	161	9	2	3	37	n/a	n/a	212
2005	181	11	2	6	56	n/a	n/a	256
2006	185	11	0	7	50	n/a	n/a	253
2007	200	10	1	12	56	n/a	n/a	279
2008	209	9	2	6	50	n/a	n/a	276
2009	212	10	0	7	55	n/a	n/a	284
2010	217	9	1	8	59	n/a	n/a	294
2011	198	12	0	8	67	0	0	285
2012	211	8	4	6	62	0	1	292
2013	204	8	0	6	70	0	1	289
2014	206	5	0	6	51	1	0	269
2015	210	6	0	7	61	0	1	285
2016	220	7	0	14	60	0	4	305
2017	202	7	0	11	56	0	9	285
2018	209	10	0	14	56	0	21	310
2019	189	6	1	11	61	0	25	293
2020	195	3	0	12	46	0	59	315
2021	170	2	0	12	34	0	44	262
2022	167	4	0	17	33	0	54	275
2023	167	7	0	19	26	0	57	276
2024	160	3	0	22	22	0	61	268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Limestone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	350	20.5	17.0	n/a
1989	346	20.0	17.3	n/a
1990	326	19.9	16.3	n/a
1991	347	20.0	17.3	n/a
1992	348	24.0	14.5	13.8
1993	354	24.0	14.8	n/a
1994	312	22.9	13.6	17.6
1995	298	21.7	13.7	19.5
1996	298	21.7	13.7	19.5
1997	306	21.7	14.1	21.2
1998	307	20.7	14.8	21.2
1999	312	22.7	13.7	36.2
2000	312	23.4	13.3	35.9
2001	302	22.5	13.4	37.1
2002	308	18.9	16.3	38.6
2003	308	18.9	16.3	38.6
2004	212	15.5	13.7	43.9
2005	256	19.0	13.5	54.7
2006	253	19.0	13.3	58.9
2007	279	19.0	14.7	57
2008	276	20.0	13.8	65.2
2009	284	19.5	14.6	56
2010	294	19.0	15.4	58.5
2011	285	18.0	15.8	56.8
2012	292	19.2	15.2	60.6
2013	289	19.5	14.8	59.9
2014	269	20.0	13.4	60.6
2015	285	18.0	15.8	55.1
2016	305	20.0	15.2	63
2017	285	19.0	15.0	56.5
2018	310	19.0	16.3	55.8
2019	293	19.0	15.4	58
2020	315	19.3	16.2	56.5
2021	262	18.1	14.4	68.3
2022	275	18.1	15.1	68
2023	276	18.1	15.2	57.6
2024	268	18.1	14.7	74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Limestone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	350	20.5	17.0	n/a
1989	346	20.0	17.3	n/a
1990	326	19.9	16.3	n/a
1991	347	20.0	17.3	n/a
1992	348	24.0	14.5	13.8
1993	354	24.0	14.8	n/a
1994	312	22.9	13.6	17.6
1995	298	21.7	13.7	19.5
1996	298	21.7	13.7	19.5
1997	306	21.7	14.1	21.2
1998	307	20.7	14.8	21.2
1999	312	22.7	13.7	36.2
2000	312	23.4	13.3	35.9
2001	302	22.5	13.4	37.1
2002	308	18.9	16.3	38.6
2003	308	18.9	16.3	38.6
2004	212	15.5	13.7	43.9
2005	256	19.0	13.5	54.7
2006	253	19.0	13.3	58.9
2007	279	19.0	14.7	57
2008	276	20.0	13.8	65.2
2009	284	19.5	14.6	56
2010	294	19.0	15.4	58.5
2011	285	18.0	15.8	56.8
2012	292	19.2	15.2	60.6
2013	289	19.5	14.8	59.9
2014	269	20.0	13.4	60.6
2015	285	18.0	15.8	55.1
2016	305	20.0	15.2	63
2017	285	19.0	15.0	56.5
2018	310	19.0	16.3	55.8
2019	293	19.0	15.4	58
2020	315	19.3	16.2	56.5
2021	262	18.1	14.4	68.3
2022	275	18.1	15.1	68
2023	276	18.1	15.2	57.6
2024	268	18.1	14.7	74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Limestone Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,019
2020	$8,583
2021	$9,862
2022	$10,822
2023	$10,549

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Limestone Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 203^rd of 276 Elementary schools	44.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Limestone Elementary School)	59	44	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Sand Springs)	37	31	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Limestone Elementary School)	63	52	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sand Springs)	50	37	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	33	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Limestone Elementary School)	46	35	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Sand Springs)	40	29	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	27	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Limestone Elementary School)	33	34	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sand Springs)	31	26	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Limestone Elementary School)	53	37	16%
5th Grade Science (Sand Springs)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	293	276	5.8%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	61	26	57.4%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	11	19	72.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	189	167	11.6%
Two or More Races	25	57	128%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	57.6%	0.4%

Schools Near Limestone Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)				OSTP Mathematics (2024)				OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Limestone Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 South Walnut Creek Drive	Sand Springs	74063	Tulsa County	Sand Springs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 246-1560	268	18	14.7	74.3%	160 (59.7%)	3 (1.1%)	22 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (22.8%)	51.5	180^th of 389 public elementary schools	53.7%		32.3	203^rd of 276 public elementary schools	26.4%	23			62.0				45.0		47.0	$10,549
Pratt Elementary School	Public	K-5	301West 35th Street	Sand Springs	74063	Tulsa County	Sand Springs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 246-1550	410	25	16.3	67.6%	230 (56.1%)	5 (1.2%)	42 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (23.4%)	23.9	325^th of 389 public elementary schools	16.5%		43.3	154^th of 276 public elementary schools	44.2%	171			50.0		32.0	42.0	35.0		34.0	$11,312
Angus Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	412 West 55th Street	Sand Springs	74063	Tulsa County	Sand Springs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 246-1520	417	26	16.3	65.2%	233 (55.9%)	11 (2.6%)	54 (12.9%)	3 (0.7%)	46 (11.0%)	3 (0.7%)	67 (16.1%)	39.8	257^th of 389 public elementary schools	33.9%		61.4	92^nd of 276 public elementary schools	66.7%	165		48.0	43.0			55.0	55.0		37.0	$9,862
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	701 North Roosevelt	Sand Springs	74063	Tulsa County	Sand Springs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 246-1462	424	27	15.6	85.1%	219 (51.7%)	10 (2.4%)	35 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	117 (27.6%)	25.2	320^th of 389 public elementary schools	17.7%					(n/a)	44.0	51.0			29.0	44.0				$10,046
Berryhill Elementary School South	Public	PK, KG-6	3128 South 63rd West Avenue	Tulsa	74107	Tulsa County	Berryhill	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 445-6041	578	33	17.3	52.6%	298 (51.6%)	4 (0.7%)	45 (7.8%)	5 (0.9%)	49 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	177 (30.6%)	63	131^st of 389 public elementary schools	66.3%		22.9	244^th of 276 public elementary schools	11.6%	113	74.0	58.0	49.0	51.0	72.0					$7,844
Sand Springs Ec Center	Public	PK	1701 East Park Road	Sand Springs	74063	Tulsa County	Sand Springs	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 246-1570	231	12	19.2	73.6%	121 (52.4%)	5 (2.2%)	25 (10.8%)	2 (0.9%)	27 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (22.1%)								(n/a)										$10,242
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	295	23	13.1	91.2%	147 (49.8%)	8 (2.7%)	44 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (16.9%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (15.3%)								(n/a)										$13,324
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy	Public	K-5	1691 East Old North Road	Sand Springs	74063	Tulsa County	Sand Springs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 246-1455	521	32	16.0	79.7%	257 (49.3%)	29 (5.6%)	48 (9.2%)	3 (0.6%)	53 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (25.1%)	7.3	379^th of 389 public elementary schools	2.6%		19	259^th of 276 public elementary schools	6.2%	120	30.0	29.0	40.0		26.0	23.0	28.0		30.0	$9,376
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	257	17	15.5	59.5%	159 (61.9%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.2%)	2 (0.8%)	29 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (19.5%)								(n/a)			47.0					45.0		$9,947
Robertson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2721 West 50th Street	Tulsa	74107	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 746-8900	235	16	14.6	91.5%	94 (40.0%)	22 (9.4%)	45 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.8%)	2 (0.9%)	42 (17.9%)								(n/a)										$14,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Limestone Elementary School

What district is Limestone Elementary School in?

Sand Springs

What is the racial makeup of Limestone Elementary School?

Students at Limestone Elementary School are 60% White, 23% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Limestone Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Limestone Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clyde Boyd Middle School
High : Charles Page High School

How many students attend Limestone Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Limestone Elementary School.

Is Limestone Elementary School a good school?

Limestone Elementary School ranks 180^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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