Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Truman Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in OK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Truman Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Truman Primary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Truman Primary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Truman Primary School often compared to?
Truman Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Truman Primary School?
381 students attend Truman Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Truman Primary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Primary School?
Truman Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Truman Primary School offer ?
Truman Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Truman Primary School part of?
Truman Primary School is part of Norman School District.
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