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ADAMS ES

817 Denison Drive, Norman, OK 73069NORMAN →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
550
Students
Total enrolled
$12,465
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 550 students in grades PK–05 in Norman, Oklahoma.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,465 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ADAMS ES is a large elementary in Norman, Oklahoma, serving grades PK–05 with 550 students. The district invests $12,465 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ADAMS ES

550
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution295 male · 255 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 362 students
Student Composition
42%
32%
16%
Asian1%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black6%
Multiracial16%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402172001068

Academic Outcomes at ADAMS ES

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73069

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,465Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,465
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,484
Student Support$2,368
Administration$1,496
Operations$1,870
Other$1,246
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,465 spent per student, an estimated $5,522 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
50%
State government
38.3%
Local (property tax)
49.6%
Federal programs
12.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ROOSEVELT ESEISENHOWER ESCLEVELAND ESRONALD REAGAN ES
+13 more
↓
Middle
WHITTIER MSIRVING MSALCOTT MSLONGFELLOW MS
↓
High School
NORMAN NORTH HSNORMAN HSDIMENSIONS ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCleveland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNORMAN →
Phone: (405)366-5972
NCES ID: 402172001068
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Norman seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NORMAN
High
NORMAN NORTH HS
2,401 students · 09–12
● 56 opp38% FRL
High
NORMAN HS
2,137 students · 09–12
● 56 opp47% FRL
Mid
WHITTIER MS
1,016 students · 06–08
● 56 opp40% FRL
Mid
IRVING MS
788 students · 06–08
● 45 opp63% FRL
Mid
ALCOTT MS
713 students · 06–08
● 56 opp50% FRL
Mid
LONGFELLOW MS
709 students · 06–08
● 45 opp54% FRL
Elem
ROOSEVELT ES
666 students · PK–05
19% FRL
Elem
EISENHOWER ES
604 students · PK–05
● 45 opp46% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
817 Denison Drive, Norman, OK 73069
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.