SALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SALK ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TULSA school district, located in Tulsa, OK with about 664 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, SALK ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jonas Salk Elementary School is a public school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving students within the Tulsa Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the renowned medical researcher Jonas Salk, who is best known for developing the polio vaccine. The school operates as a neighborhood educational hub, focusing on core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

Located on East 58th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Tulsa community. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities, reflecting a commitment to ongoing engagement between the school, its students, and their parents.

For more information, contact SALK ES at (918) 833-9500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.