Cushing Lower Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cushing Lower Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cushing Lower Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cushing Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Cushing Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glencoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cushing Lower Elementary School?
249 students attend Cushing Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cushing Lower Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cushing Lower Elementary School?
Cushing Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cushing Lower Elementary School offer ?
Cushing Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Cushing Lower Elementary School part of?
Cushing Lower Elementary School is part of Cushing School District.
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