Friend Public School

1307 County Road 1350
Chickasha, OK 73018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Friend Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in OK
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Friend Public School's student population of 215 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
215 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Friend Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friend Public School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
#429 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
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25-29%
24%
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30-34%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
20%
19%
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Black
n/a
8%
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White
64%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Friend Public School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friend Public School's ranking?
Friend Public School is ranked #429 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Friend Public School often compared to?
Friend Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Public School, Lincoln Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Friend Public School?
215 students attend Friend Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Friend Public School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friend Public School?
Friend Public School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Friend Public School offer ?
Friend Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Friend Public School part of?
Friend Public School is part of Friend School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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