The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in Math. The lowest is 19% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Limestone Es
Limestone ES is an elementary school in the Sand Springs Public Schools district, serving kindergarten through fifth grade in a western suburb of Tulsa. It is one of several elementary schools feeding into the district’s middle and high schools, and families choosing this school are generally selecting a neighborhood-based elementary experience within a growing suburban community.
The school’s student body is majority white, with a substantial multiracial population and smaller shares of American Indian or Alaska Native and Hispanic students. Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students together make up a very small portion of enrollment. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, receiving special education services, or classified as English learners were not available in the records reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the range of support services and economic diversity.
State assessment results for the most recent testing year show a mixed picture. In math, proficiency rates among tested students were below the midpoint compared to other districts in Tulsa County. In English language arts, proficiency rates rose noticeably between third and fifth grade, with the lowest rate in third grade and a higher rate in fifth grade. Science results for fifth grade were suppressed, so no proficiency information is available for that subject. Because the state adjusted its test cut scores in recent years, these results cannot be directly compared to prior years, making it difficult to tell whether performance is improving or declining. A parent may want to follow up with the school to understand how the building is responding to these score patterns and what academic supports are in place.
As a kindergarten-through-fifth-grade school, Limestone ES does not have a graduation rate, and the questions of high school course access or college readiness do not apply. The school environment data, including discipline, staffing ratios, and chronic absenteeism, were not available in the records reviewed. A parent interested in class sizes, teacher retention, or school climate would need to ask the school or district for that information.
The school is located on South Walnut Creek Drive in Sand Springs. The city itself is a planned community founded by philanthropist Charles Page, with a historical industrial base in glass manufacturing and oil refining. It now functions largely as a residential suburb of Tulsa, about a short drive from downtown Tulsa. The housing market in the zip code covering this area shows home values that are slightly above the statewide typical level, and rents that are roughly in line with the broader market. The national economic context includes a moderate level of unemployment and a stable national median household income.
Sand Springs has been growing in population, and recent developments include the approval of a major data center project expected to bring new infrastructure and employment. The city retains a traditional downtown and several civic anchors, including a nature preserve, a state park, and a historical museum. The school sits within this expanding suburban setting, and families may find that the community’s growth brings both new amenities and ongoing change.
No recent district-wide changes or strategic priorities were found in publicly available records, so it is unclear whether the district has new initiatives in curriculum, facilities, or programming that would directly affect Limestone ES. A parent interested in the district’s direction may want to review the school board’s public materials or attend a board meeting.
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