Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school in Norman, Oklahoma, which is a mid-sized suburban area. The school has 357 students in grades PK–5 and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is a little better than the district average. Jefferson Elementary School has 26 full-time teachers and one full-time counselor. This helps create a learning environment with small class sizes and easy-to-reach student services. There are 49% girls and 51% boys in the student body, and 68% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The school has a moderate level of diversity among its students from different racial and economic backgrounds. Academic programs include basic instruction, support services, and extra activities that meet district standards. Based on proficiency data, 27% of students do well or better than expected in math, and 32% do well or better than expected in reading. These scores are lower than the average for the district but a little higher than the average for the state. Based on state tests and other measures of academic readiness, Jefferson Elementary is currently ranked #339 among Oklahoma elementary schools.

The Norman Board of Education recently passed a resolution that strongly supports inclusivity and student rights. It said that they will not collect or discriminate against students based on their immigration status, and they will continue to protect students' privacy, safety, and education. At the same time, Jefferson Elementary School is actively involving its community. For example, its live feed shows an upcoming Veterans' Day celebration, and the money from flag sales will go to Wreaths Across America to honor local veterans. Schools in North Platte The school is also sending out its October 2025 community newsletter, which includes events like Bingo for Books, Halloween parties, and meetings between parents and teachers. Norman Public Schools recently announced the opening of a Spanish Language Academy, which is another way the district is giving students more academic and cultural opportunities. NPS has also put in place a new rule that limits how much students can use their own devices during school hours. This is part of the school's efforts to cut down on distractions and improve focus in the classroom.

Q1. What is the story of Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. Jefferson Elementary is one of Norman's oldest schools. It first opened in 1894, and the current building is a replacement for the original.

Q2. Who is the principal right now?

Ans. Dr. Catherine Miller is the principal of the school.

Q3. How many students are there for each teacher?

Ans. There is one teacher for every 14 students.

Q4. How big is the campus of the school?

Ans. The campus is about 3.11 acres in size.

Q5. What kinds of students are there?

Ans. The school has students from many different racial and ethnic groups.