THELMA R. PARKS ES

1501 Northeast 30th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

www.okcps.org

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Thelma R. Parks Elementary is a public school located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, operating under the oversight of the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) district. Serving students in the Northeast region of the city, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education and academic support to its local community. As part of the larger OKCPS system, the institution focuses on fostering student development through a structured curriculum and collaborative efforts between educators, families, and the surrounding community.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the district, which emphasizes equitable access to quality education, literacy, and student well-being. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework of the Oklahoma City Public Schools, Thelma R. Parks Elementary works to create a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in specific academic programming, enrollment procedures, or current school initiatives can find further information through the official district website at http://www.okcps.org.

498

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THELMA R. PARKS ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	71
Black	311
Asian	1
Two or More	68
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	2

Black
311 (62.4%)
Hispanic
71 (14.3%)
Two or More
68 (13.7%)
White
26 (5.2%)
American Indian
19 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OKLAHOMA CITY
Phone:	(405)587-4400
Website:	http://www.okcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 94