Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hennessey Lower Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hennessey Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hennessey Lower Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hennessey Lower Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hennessey Lower Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hennessey Lower Elementary School's ranking?
Hennessey Lower Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Hennessey Lower Elementary School?
351 students attend Hennessey Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hennessey Lower Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hennessey Lower Elementary School?
Hennessey Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hennessey Lower Elementary School offer ?
Hennessey Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hennessey Lower Elementary School part of?
Hennessey Lower Elementary School is part of Hennessey School District.
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