Truman Elementary School

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Truman Elementary School ranks 168 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Truman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norman, Oklahoma, serving 324 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Norman School District, which is ranked 197 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Truman Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 55% of 3rd graders, 61% of 4th graders, and 57% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 51%, 47%, and 46% respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 14.8 over the past few years. However, Truman Elementary has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 43.35% in 2021-2022 to 55.56% in 2023-2024, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

While Truman Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Norman district, particularly in ELA and Mathematics proficiency, some schools like McKinley Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary consistently outperform Truman across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's fluctuating performance over the years and the growing population of economically disadvantaged students may present challenges that the school and district need to address.

Detail:

Public 3-5

600 Parkside Road
Norman, OK 73072-3072

(405) 366-5980

District: Norman

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,828

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

Hispanic:

19.4%

Two or more races:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Truman Elementary School ranks better than 56.8% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 6^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Norman School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Truman Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Truman Elementary School is 14.2. 10 elementary schools in the Norman School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Truman Elementary School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Truman Elementary School is $10,828, which is the 7^th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Norman School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Norman:

SchoolDigger ranks Norman 97^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Truman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Truman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	83.60	74^th	840	91.2%
2010	79.24	103^rd	845	87.8%
2011	80.65	85^th	846	90.0%
2015	72.39	222^nd	957	76.8%
2016	72.56	106^th	498	78.7%
2017	73.99	70^th	407	82.8%
2018	71.64	70^th	406	82.8%
2019	60.73	127^th	411	69.1%
2021	55.22	250^th	646	61.3%
2022	43.68	181^st	323	44.0%
2023	42.71	159^th	276	42.4%
2024	54.05	168^th	389	56.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.27	357^th	506	29.4%

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Rank History for White students at Truman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.41	212^th	403	47.4%

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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 Truman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	462	14	16	6	12	n/a	n/a	510
1992	494	15	23	10	12	n/a	n/a	554
1993	533	13	27	12	13	n/a	n/a	598
1994	522	16	33	13	26	n/a	n/a	610
1995	486	9	21	12	35	n/a	n/a	563
1996	486	9	21	12	35	n/a	n/a	563
1997	483	12	18	12	33	n/a	n/a	558
1998	454	15	13	6	26	n/a	n/a	514
1999	443	19	12	7	29	n/a	n/a	510
2000	487	22	18	17	31	n/a	n/a	575
2001	522	14	18	27	30	n/a	n/a	611
2002	571	25	37	39	32	n/a	n/a	704
2003	571	25	37	39	32	n/a	n/a	704
2004	558	21	56	47	22	n/a	n/a	704
2005	558	25	45	54	23	n/a	n/a	705
2006	536	29	46	59	35	n/a	n/a	705
2007	550	27	53	56	36	n/a	n/a	722
2008	574	28	44	72	52	n/a	n/a	770
2009	612	31	44	88	59	n/a	n/a	834
2010	607	40	56	83	59	n/a	n/a	845
2011	261	15	24	40	20	0	34	394
2012	249	15	16	52	19	2	27	380
2013	250	10	19	55	26	2	29	391
2014	244	12	19	46	18	1	41	381
2015	261	11	21	42	17	0	52	404
2016	255	18	24	50	16	0	52	415
2017	240	23	28	64	18	0	51	424
2018	239	25	24	63	12	0	52	415
2019	220	21	27	59	17	0	41	385
2020	193	24	17	47	16	1	43	341
2021	144	16	16	55	14	0	32	277
2022	177	14	11	56	17	1	40	316
2023	181	14	15	59	18	0	46	333
2024	168	13	14	63	16	0	50	324

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 Truman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	510	25.0	20.4	n/a
1992	554	30.6	18.1	4.3
1993	598	33.2	18.0	n/a
1994	610	36.1	16.9	3.4
1995	563	35.0	16.1	11.2
1996	563	35.0	16.1	11.2
1997	558	32.4	17.2	7.2
1998	514	31.5	16.3	7.8
1999	510	29.5	17.3	12.2
2000	575	31.4	18.3	9.7
2001	611	31.8	19.2	10.6
2002	704	34.5	20.4	13.1
2003	704	34.5	20.4	13.1
2004	704	36.0	19.6	16.3
2005	705	37.7	18.7	16.2
2006	705	39.7	17.8	17.9
2007	722	40.7	17.7	18.7
2008	770	42.7	18.0	23
2009	834	45.2	18.5	26.4
2010	845	49.1	17.2	28
2011	394	22.2	17.7	28.7
2012	380	22.6	16.8	31.8
2013	391	24.1	16.2	34.8
2014	381	23.2	16.4	31.5
2015	404	24.0	16.8	36.1
2016	415	26.0	15.9	38.8
2017	424	25.6	16.5	36.1
2018	415	26.3	15.7	32
2019	385	24.4	15.7	40.8
2020	341	22.0	15.5	36.7
2021	277	22.2	12.4	43.3
2022	316	21.2	14.8	43.4
2023	333	23.2	14.3	46.5
2024	324	22.8	14.2	55.6

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 Truman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	510	25.0	20.4	n/a
1992	554	30.6	18.1	4.3
1993	598	33.2	18.0	n/a
1994	610	36.1	16.9	3.4
1995	563	35.0	16.1	11.2
1996	563	35.0	16.1	11.2
1997	558	32.4	17.2	7.2
1998	514	31.5	16.3	7.8
1999	510	29.5	17.3	12.2
2000	575	31.4	18.3	9.7
2001	611	31.8	19.2	10.6
2002	704	34.5	20.4	13.1
2003	704	34.5	20.4	13.1
2004	704	36.0	19.6	16.3
2005	705	37.7	18.7	16.2
2006	705	39.7	17.8	17.9
2007	722	40.7	17.7	18.7
2008	770	42.7	18.0	23
2009	834	45.2	18.5	26.4
2010	845	49.1	17.2	28
2011	394	22.2	17.7	28.7
2012	380	22.6	16.8	31.8
2013	391	24.1	16.2	34.8
2014	381	23.2	16.4	31.5
2015	404	24.0	16.8	36.1
2016	415	26.0	15.9	38.8
2017	424	25.6	16.5	36.1
2018	415	26.3	15.7	32
2019	385	24.4	15.7	40.8
2020	341	22.0	15.5	36.7
2021	277	22.2	12.4	43.3
2022	316	21.2	14.8	43.4
2023	333	23.2	14.3	46.5
2024	324	22.8	14.2	55.6

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 Truman Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,691
2020	$9,397
2021	$10,733
2022	$11,000
2023	$10,828

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Truman Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 159^th of 276 Elementary schools	26.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Truman Elementary School)	38	36	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	39	36	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Truman Elementary School)	53	48	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norman)	48	42	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Truman Elementary School)	41	34	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	35	31	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	24	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Truman Elementary School)	58	45	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norman)	45	41	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Truman Elementary School)	53	33	20%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	44	40	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Truman Elementary School)	50	37	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norman)	37	36	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Truman Elementary School)	55	47	8%
5th Grade Science (Norman)	41	42	1%
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	385	333	13.5%
African American	21	14	33.3%
American Indian	17	18	5.9%
Asian	27	15	44.4%
Hispanic	59	59
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	220	181	17.7%
Two or More Races	41	46	12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	46.5%	5.8%

Schools Near Truman 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 Science 5th Grade	Total
Truman Elementary School	Public	3-5	600 Parkside Road	Norman	73072	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5980	324	23	14.2	55.6%	168 (51.9%)	13 (4.0%)	63 (19.4%)	14 (4.3%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (15.4%)	54	168^th of 389 public elementary schools	56.8%		42.7	159^th of 276 public elementary schools	42.4%	9	55.0	61.0	57.0	47.0	55.0	45.0	53.0	$10,828
Truman Primary School	Public	PK, KG-8	601 Meadow Ridge Road	Norman	73072	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5949	367	27	13.7	57.8%	206 (56.1%)	14 (3.8%)	68 (18.5%)	18 (4.9%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (13.6%)								(n/a)								$10,627
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 North Sherry Avenue	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5875	506	35	14.3	41.9%	310 (61.3%)	14 (2.8%)	79 (15.6%)	9 (1.8%)	23 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (14.0%)	67.9	110^th of 389 public elementary schools	71.7%		60.3	94^th of 276 public elementary schools	65.9%	16	76.0	60.0	61.0	71.0	61.0	49.0	45.0	$9,925
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4250 West Tecumseh Road	Norman	73072	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 447-6581	615	39	15.6	24.7%	372 (60.5%)	12 (2.0%)	60 (9.8%)	61 (9.9%)	28 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (13.3%)	86.3	39^th of 389 public elementary schools	90.0%		90.3	15^th of 276 public elementary schools	94.6%	24	70.0	76.0	72.0	57.0	70.0	69.0	63.0	$9,273
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Wylie Road	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5884	443	33	13.3	74.9%	182 (41.1%)	33 (7.4%)	147 (33.2%)	15 (3.4%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.9%)	28.9	304^th of 389 public elementary schools	21.9%					(n/a)	53.0	49.0		43.0	29.0			$10,743
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	817 Denison Drive	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5972	507	32	15.7	73.2%	197 (38.9%)	24 (4.7%)	165 (32.5%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (18.5%)	7.1	380^th of 389 public elementary schools	2.3%		16.5	264^th of 276 public elementary schools	4.3%	116		39.0	34.0	19.0	27.0	27.0		$9,707
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 McGee Drive	Norman	73072	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5927	483	34	14.3	56.7%	251 (52.0%)	36 (7.5%)	99 (20.5%)	4 (0.8%)	22 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (14.7%)	49.3	193^rd of 389 public elementary schools	50.4%		52.9	116^th of 276 public elementary schools	58.0%	77	62.0	58.0	56.0	47.0	50.0	37.0		$10,426
McKinley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	728 South Flood Avenue	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5914	366	27	13.5	32.8%	215 (58.7%)	13 (3.6%)	37 (10.1%)	20 (5.5%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	63 (17.2%)	90.7	25^th of 389 public elementary schools	93.6%		87.6	17^th of 276 public elementary schools	93.8%	8	79.0	75.0	77.0	77.0	73.0	67.0	58.0	$10,191
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 North Peters Avenue	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5932	239	20	11.8	82.0%	103 (43.1%)	12 (5.0%)	72 (30.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (17.6%)	40.6	251^st of 389 public elementary schools	35.5%					(n/a)	66.0	49.0	47.0	50.0	49.0	33.0		$12,156
Dimensions Academy	Public	K-8	809 N Findlay	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-0545	211	20	10.3	64.9%	133 (63.0%)	16 (7.6%)	25 (11.8%)	4 (1.9%)	14 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)								(n/a)								$14,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Truman Elementary School

Is Truman Elementary School a good school?

Truman Elementary School ranks 168^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Truman Elementary School?

Students at Truman Elementary School are 52% White, 19% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 4% Asian, 4% African American.

What district is Truman Elementary School in?

Norman

How many students attend Truman Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Truman Elementary School.

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