Elementary Schools in Friend

The Friend school district in Oklahoma has one standout elementary school, Friend Public School. This school serves grades PK-8 and is ranked in the top 23% of elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 67% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and 57% proficiency in 4th grade Math, compared to state averages of 51% and 40% respectively.

Despite serving a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with over 56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Friend Public School has maintained a strong academic performance. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.4 is slightly lower than the state average, and its per-student spending of $7,831 for the 2018-2019 school year suggests a commitment to providing quality resources for its students.

While Friend Public School has consistently been a top performer, its ranking has fluctuated over the years, indicating that there may be room for continued improvement. Analyzing the factors that contributed to the school's decline from a 3-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 4-star rating in the most recent year could provide valuable insights into areas for growth and development, which could then be shared with other schools in the Friend district to help drive broader improvements in the region.