Enrollment
353
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402172002702
Truman Primary School — Norman, OK
Federal NCES profile for Truman Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Truman Primary School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Truman Primary School reports 353 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 353 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norman spends $12,463 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.6% from local sources (property taxes), 38.3% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Truman Primary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,463
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 353 Top 59% in Oklahoma — larger than 41% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402172002702
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 353:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norman, which includes Truman Primary School.
$12,463
Per student
-12%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.3%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Cleveland Es
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Adams Es
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Truman Primary School
How many students attend Truman Primary School?
Truman Primary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a other school in Norman, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Primary School is 13.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Truman Primary School is White at 50.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norman, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Primary School?
Truman Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.