Sperry Elementary School

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Sperry Elementary School ranks 227 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sperry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sperry, Oklahoma, serving 509 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Sperry School District, which is ranked 150 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Sperry Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. In 2023-2024, 57% of 4th-grade students and 53% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 47% and 46%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's performance was also stronger, with 48% of 3rd-grade students, 46% of 4th-grade students, and 38% of 5th-grade students being proficient or better, exceeding the state averages. Additionally, Sperry Elementary's 5th-grade students performed better than the state average in Science, with 42% proficiency in 2022-2023 compared to the state's 35%.

While Sperry Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.73% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance for this subgroup is noteworthy. In 2020-2021, the school ranked 135 out of 506 Oklahoma elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students, earning a 4-star rating. This performance is stronger than nearby schools in the Owasso and Tulsa districts, which tend to have lower proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics. For example, Barnes Elementary School in Owasso had 65% proficiency in 3rd-grade ELA, compared to Sperry's 57%, and 52% proficiency in 3rd-grade Mathematics, compared to Sperry's 48%. The nearby Tulsa-area schools, such as Hawthorne, Anderson, and Whitman Elementary Schools, have significantly lower performance and higher percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

400 West Main Street
Sperry, OK 74073-4073

(918) 288-7213

District: Sperry

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,832

Students who attend Sperry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sperry Middle School
High:	Sperry High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 509

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.0%

Two or more races:

20.6%

American Indian:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sperry Elementary School ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sperry Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47%), two or more races (20.6%), American Indian (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sperry Elementary School is 18.2. (See more...)

Compare Sperry Elementary School employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sperry Elementary School is $9,832.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Sperry Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sperry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	53.04	428^th	840	49.0%
2010	53.95	423^rd	845	49.9%
2011	54.94	430^th	846	49.2%
2015	74.99	189^th	957	80.3%
2016	77.23	76^th	498	84.7%
2017	57.24	162^nd	407	60.2%
2018	56.53	152^nd	406	62.6%
2019	50.41	184^th	411	55.2%
2021	50.53	298^th	646	53.9%
2022	49.83	147^th	323	54.5%
2023	38.38	176^th	276	36.2%
2024	42.85	227^th	389	41.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.97	135^th	506	73.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sperry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.71	235^th	403	41.7%

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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 Sperry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	382	9	1	25	210	n/a	n/a	627
2002	409	6	1	28	211	n/a	n/a	655
2003	409	6	1	28	211	n/a	n/a	655
2004	393	7	1	36	208	n/a	n/a	645
2005	375	4	1	24	226	n/a	n/a	630
2006	388	9	1	33	228	n/a	n/a	659
2007	368	7	1	38	239	n/a	n/a	653
2008	359	6	4	44	229	n/a	n/a	642
2009	346	3	3	34	237	n/a	n/a	623
2010	352	5	8	39	214	n/a	n/a	618
2011	303	3	9	38	221	0	0	574
2012	400	12	7	37	223	0	0	679
2013	304	2	5	39	197	0	36	583
2014	320	1	3	45	166	0	33	568
2015	333	6	4	44	168	1	42	598
2016	339	6	4	44	162	1	34	590
2017	308	8	6	57	150	0	61	590
2018	308	10	8	57	138	0	57	578
2019	292	7	7	42	118	0	49	515
2020	269	6	5	45	104	0	86	515
2021	261	9	6	42	98	1	78	495
2022	271	9	10	43	105	1	85	524
2023	263	7	9	49	94	1	97	520
2024	239	5	13	51	96	0	105	509

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 Sperry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	627	37.7	16.6	39.2
2002	655	38.5	17.0	36.3
2003	655	38.5	17.0	36.3
2004	645	38.8	16.6	35.8
2005	630	32.0	19.7	44.3
2006	659	34.4	19.2	43.7
2007	653	33.9	19.3	48.5
2008	642	35.4	18.1	49.5
2009	623	36.0	17.3	52.6
2010	618	37.4	16.5	70.7
2011	574	33.0	17.3	71.4
2012	679	33.3	20.3	64.5
2013	583	32.6	17.8	72.4
2014	568	34.0	16.7	68.8
2015	598	34.0	17.5	69.1
2016	590	34.0	17.3	62.2
2017	590	33.4	17.6	70
2018	578	33.5	17.2	65.7
2019	515	34.3	15.0	61.6
2020	515	33.0	15.6	64.7
2021	495	31.8	15.5	48.7
2022	524	29.9	17.4	53.8
2023	520	28.6	18.1	58.1
2024	509	27.8	18.2	70.7

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 Sperry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	627	37.7	16.6	39.2
2002	655	38.5	17.0	36.3
2003	655	38.5	17.0	36.3
2004	645	38.8	16.6	35.8
2005	630	32.0	19.7	44.3
2006	659	34.4	19.2	43.7
2007	653	33.9	19.3	48.5
2008	642	35.4	18.1	49.5
2009	623	36.0	17.3	52.6
2010	618	37.4	16.5	70.7
2011	574	33.0	17.3	71.4
2012	679	33.3	20.3	64.5
2013	583	32.6	17.8	72.4
2014	568	34.0	16.7	68.8
2015	598	34.0	17.5	69.1
2016	590	34.0	17.3	62.2
2017	590	33.4	17.6	70
2018	578	33.5	17.2	65.7
2019	515	34.3	15.0	61.6
2020	515	33.0	15.6	64.7
2021	495	31.8	15.5	48.7
2022	524	29.9	17.4	53.8
2023	520	28.6	18.1	58.1
2024	509	27.8	18.2	70.7

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 Sperry Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,825
2020	$9,054
2021	$9,062
2022	$9,498
2023	$9,832

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sperry Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 176^th of 276 Elementary schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Sperry Elementary School)	46	34	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Sperry)	46	34	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sperry Elementary School)	47	45	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sperry)	47	45	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Sperry Elementary School)	46	43	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Sperry)	46	43	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	24	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sperry Elementary School)	49	34	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sperry)	49	34	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Sperry Elementary School)	46	32	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Sperry)	46	32	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sperry Elementary School)	39	36	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sperry)	39	36	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	26	4%
5th Grade Science (Sperry Elementary School)	46	42	4%
5th Grade Science (Sperry)	46	42	4%
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	515	520	1%
African American	7	7
American Indian	118	94	20.3%
Asian	7	9	28.6%
Hispanic	42	49	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	292	263	9.9%
Two or More Races	49	97	98%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.6%	58.1%	3.5%

Schools Near Sperry 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Sperry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 West Main Street	Sperry	74073	Tulsa County	Sperry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 288-7213	509	28	18.2	70.7%	239 (47.0%)	5 (1.0%)	51 (10.0%)	13 (2.6%)	96 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (20.6%)	42.8	227^th of 389 public elementary schools	41.6%		38.4	176^th of 276 public elementary schools	36.2%	51		57.0	53.0	48.0	46.0	38.0			$9,832
Tulsa Legacy Charter School Inc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	105 East 63rd Street North	Tulsa	74126	Tulsa County	Lighthouse Academy (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 794-1442	570	36	15.8	96.8%	20 (3.5%)	398 (69.8%)	67 (11.8%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (10.5%)	6.1	383^rd of 389 public elementary schools	1.5%					(n/a)	38.0			27.0	16.0		18.0		$12,054
Marrs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1100 South Osage Street	Skiatook	74070	Tulsa County	Skiatook	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 396-2295	474	27	17.3	57.4%	219 (46.2%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (8.6%)	3 (0.6%)	99 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	109 (23.0%)								(n/a)									$8,217
Skiatook Elementary School	Public	2-3	1051 South Choctaw	Skiatook	74070	Tulsa County	Skiatook	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 396-5737	348	18	19.6	60.3%	158 (45.4%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.2%)	3 (0.9%)	72 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (23.6%)								(n/a)	64.0			57.0					$7,950
John Hope Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5550 North Martin Luther King	Tulsa	74126	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 746-9600	343	13	25.5	96.5%	42 (12.2%)	166 (48.4%)	58 (16.9%)	5 (1.5%)	7 (2.0%)	13 (3.8%)	52 (15.2%)								(n/a)									$19,998
Skiatook Intermediate Elementary School	Public	4-5	2200 West Oak Street	Skiatook	74070	Tulsa County	Skiatook	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 396-5745	307	18	17.0	53.7%	157 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (20.2%)	53.3	170^th of 389 public elementary schools	56.3%		61.5	91^st of 276 public elementary schools	67.0%	79		62.0	51.0		64.0	53.0		32.0	$8,894
Whitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3924 North Lansing Avenue	Tulsa	74106	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 925-1380	257	15	16.6	96.9%	26 (10.1%)	145 (56.4%)	29 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	50 (19.5%)								(n/a)									$12,871
Barnes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7809 E 76th St N	Owasso	74055	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 272-1153	499	31	16.0	40.9%	261 (52.3%)	17 (3.4%)	64 (12.8%)	48 (9.6%)	23 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (17.2%)	52.8	171^st of 389 public elementary schools	56.0%		41.4	166^th of 276 public elementary schools	39.9%	5	65.0	54.0	52.0	52.0	55.0	44.0		50.0	$8,803
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1105 East 33rd Street North	Tulsa	74106	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 925-1340	353	17	20.7	97.5%	34 (9.6%)	194 (55.0%)	46 (13.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.4%)	29 (8.2%)	36 (10.2%)								(n/a)									$13,083
Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1921 East 29th Street North	Tulsa	74110	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 925-1300	347	22	15.4	97.7%	61 (17.6%)	161 (46.4%)	47 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	9 (2.6%)	49 (14.1%)								(n/a)									$13,162

Frequently Asked Questions about Sperry Elementary School

Is Sperry Elementary School a good school?

Sperry Elementary School ranks 227^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sperry Elementary School in?

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How many students attend Sperry Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 509 students attended Sperry Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sperry Elementary School?

Students at Sperry Elementary School are 47% White, 21% Two or more races, 19% American Indian, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sperry Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sperry Middle School
High : Sperry High School

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