Very Good
#225 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 13% in state
Truman ES
Elementary School · Norman · Norman, OK
A Norman elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Parkside Road, Norman, OK 73072
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Truman ES score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Truman ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,933
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Cleveland ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Rose Rock SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 2.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 615 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Norman
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #5 of 25
- District spending per student
- $10,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Truman ES is listed in NORMAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Truman ES
Truman ES is a public elementary school in Norman, OK, part of Norman, serving approximately 324 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Truman ES
What grades does Truman ES serve?
Truman ES serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Truman ES?
Truman ES has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman ES is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Truman ES rank in OK?
Truman ES ranks #225 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Truman ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Truman ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Truman ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Truman ES has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Truman ES a charter school?
No, Truman ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Truman ES a Title I school?
No, Truman ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truman ES?
55.6% of students at Truman ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cleveland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (405) 366-5980
- Area population (ZIP 73072)
- 50,500
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73072; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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