Serving 342 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 40-44% (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 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: Hennessey Lower Elementary School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Hennessey, OK, covering approximately 243.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 18.3 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hennessey Lower Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hennessey Lower Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hennessey Lower Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#365 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #365 out of 1,652 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?
40-44% 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?
342 students attend Hennessey Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hennessey Lower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hennessey Lower Elementary School?
Hennessey Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hennessey Lower Elementary School offer ?
Hennessey Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hennessey Lower Elementary School part of?
Hennessey Lower Elementary School is part of Hennessey School District.
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