Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Friend Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: FRIEND PUBLIC SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire Chickasha school district, encompassing approximately 30.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friend Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Friend Public School's student population of 219 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Friend Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friend Public School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #585 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Friend Public School?
219 students attend Friend Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Friend Public School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friend Public School?
Friend Public School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Friend Public School offer ?
Friend Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friend Public School part of?
Friend Public School is part of Friend School District.
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