Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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Hennessey Lower Elementary School ranks 277 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Hennessey Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Hennessey, Oklahoma, with 348 students. The school is part of the Hennessey School District, which is ranked 111 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hennessey Lower Elementary School has shown mixed performance on state assessments (OSTP) compared to the state average. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates were 50%, matching the Hennessey district average but slightly below the state average. However, the school's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 46%, above the Hennessey district average and the state average. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 191 out of 646 schools (4-star rating) in 2020-2021 to 277 out of 389 schools (1-star rating) in 2023-2024. Interestingly, the school has shown stronger performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 97 Oklahoma elementary schools for Hispanic students and 89th out of 506 schools for low socioeconomic status students in 2020-2021.

Hennessey Lower Elementary School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.29% in 2021-2022 to 72.13% in 2023-2024. This is a key differentiating factor compared to nearby schools, which have lower free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 44.36% to 83.51%. Despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty student population, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, such as Hayes Elementary and Taft Elementary. This suggests the school may be allocating resources effectively to support its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

130 North Mitchell Avenue
Hennessey, OK 73742-3742

(405) 853-4305

District: Hennessey

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,839

Students who attend Hennessey Lower Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hennessey Upper Elementary School
High:	Hennessey High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

Hispanic:

45.4%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hennessey Lower Elementary School ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), Hispanic (45.4%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hennessey Lower Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Hennessey Lower Elementary School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hennessey Lower Elementary School is $13,839.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hennessey Lower Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hennessey:

SchoolDigger ranks Hennessey 78^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	21.85	760^th	840	9.5%
2010	28.39	712^th	845	15.7%
2011	52.53	458^th	846	45.9%
2015	45.84	558^th	957	41.7%
2018	42.74	247^th	406	39.2%
2021	61.95	191^st	646	70.4%
2024	35.73	277^th	389	28.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.07	89^th	506	82.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.60	7^th	97	92.8%

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Rank History for White students at Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.78	195^th	403	51.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	305	1	0	44	1	n/a	n/a	351
1989	284	1	0	40	1	n/a	n/a	326
1990	297	3	0	38	2	n/a	n/a	340
1991	313	6	0	38	1	n/a	n/a	358
1992	298	4	1	38	4	n/a	n/a	345
1993	280	7	1	37	2	n/a	n/a	327
1994	261	2	1	40	2	n/a	n/a	306
1995	233	1	0	44	7	n/a	n/a	285
1996	233	1	0	44	7	n/a	n/a	285
1997	215	0	0	47	8	n/a	n/a	270
1998	197	0	1	55	64	n/a	n/a	317
1999	181	1	2	66	71	n/a	n/a	321
2000	193	3	2	68	74	n/a	n/a	340
2001	229	0	1	81	12	n/a	n/a	323
2002	201	3	0	108	25	n/a	n/a	337
2003	201	3	0	108	25	n/a	n/a	337
2004	190	1	0	111	10	n/a	n/a	312
2005	208	3	0	111	15	n/a	n/a	337
2006	208	1	0	134	18	n/a	n/a	361
2007	201	1	0	136	18	n/a	n/a	356
2008	194	2	0	140	14	n/a	n/a	350
2009	181	1	0	153	24	n/a	n/a	359
2010	178	0	0	135	21	n/a	n/a	334
2011	169	0	0	138	20	0	0	327
2012	172	0	1	137	13	0	0	323
2013	210	1	0	142	10	0	0	363
2014	205	3	0	164	6	0	1	379
2015	219	4	0	170	4	0	1	398
2016	236	0	0	168	10	0	3	417
2017	236	1	0	153	10	0	7	407
2018	236	1	0	154	7	0	12	410
2019	225	1	1	155	5	0	13	400
2020	272	2	2	168	5	0	8	457
2021	213	0	2	175	2	0	24	416
2022	166	0	2	162	2	0	15	347
2023	167	1	2	165	1	0	15	351
2024	170	1	2	158	2	0	15	348

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	19.9	17.6	n/a
1989	326	25.0	13.0	n/a
1990	340	24.0	14.1	n/a
1991	358	21.8	16.4	n/a
1992	345	22.7	15.1	25.5
1993	327	22.4	14.6	36.7
1994	306	21.9	14.0	38.6
1995	285	20.2	14.1	41.1
1996	285	20.2	14.1	41.1
1997	270	19.5	13.8	42.6
1998	317	20.8	15.2	36.3
1999	321	19.0	16.9	53.9
2000	340	20.0	17.0	57.6
2001	323	17.7	18.2	63.8
2002	337	24.1	14.0	66.8
2003	337	24.1	14.0	66.8
2004	312	22.0	14.2	70.8
2005	337	24.1	14.0	73.3
2006	361	25.6	14.1	80.3
2007	356	24.6	14.5	77.8
2008	350	22.3	15.7	69.4
2009	359	23.0	15.6	74.9
2010	334	24.3	13.7	85.6
2011	327	23.9	13.6	82.9
2012	323	24.1	13.4	82.4
2013	363	22.9	15.8	79.1
2014	379	25.7	14.7	83.1
2015	398	26.0	15.3	83.4
2016	417	29.0	14.3	84.7
2017	407	28.1	14.4	86.2
2018	410	27.8	14.7	84.9
2019	400	30.0	13.3	85.8
2020	457	36.1	12.6	89.7
2021	416	34.8	11.9	79.8
2022	347	28.8	12.0	34.3
2023	351	28.5	12.2	71.2
2024	348	29.5	11.7	72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	19.9	17.6	n/a
1989	326	25.0	13.0	n/a
1990	340	24.0	14.1	n/a
1991	358	21.8	16.4	n/a
1992	345	22.7	15.1	25.5
1993	327	22.4	14.6	36.7
1994	306	21.9	14.0	38.6
1995	285	20.2	14.1	41.1
1996	285	20.2	14.1	41.1
1997	270	19.5	13.8	42.6
1998	317	20.8	15.2	36.3
1999	321	19.0	16.9	53.9
2000	340	20.0	17.0	57.6
2001	323	17.7	18.2	63.8
2002	337	24.1	14.0	66.8
2003	337	24.1	14.0	66.8
2004	312	22.0	14.2	70.8
2005	337	24.1	14.0	73.3
2006	361	25.6	14.1	80.3
2007	356	24.6	14.5	77.8
2008	350	22.3	15.7	69.4
2009	359	23.0	15.6	74.9
2010	334	24.3	13.7	85.6
2011	327	23.9	13.6	82.9
2012	323	24.1	13.4	82.4
2013	363	22.9	15.8	79.1
2014	379	25.7	14.7	83.1
2015	398	26.0	15.3	83.4
2016	417	29.0	14.3	84.7
2017	407	28.1	14.4	86.2
2018	410	27.8	14.7	84.9
2019	400	30.0	13.3	85.8
2020	457	36.1	12.6	89.7
2021	416	34.8	11.9	79.8
2022	347	28.8	12.0	34.3
2023	351	28.5	12.2	71.2
2024	348	29.5	11.7	72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,420
2020	$11,050
2021	$11,106
2022	$13,110
2023	$13,838

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hennessey Lower Elementary School)	50	48	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hennessey)	50	48	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey Lower Elementary School)	50	39	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey)	50	39	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	33	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	400	351	12.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	155	165	6.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	225	167	25.8%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.8%	71.2%	14.5%

Schools Near Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)					OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Hennessey Lower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	130 North Mitchell Avenue	Hennessey	73742	Kingfisher County	Hennessey	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 853-4305	348	30	11.7	72.1%	170 (48.9%)	1 (0.3%)	158 (45.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	35.7	277^th of 389 public elementary schools	28.8%					(n/a)	50.0	50.0				46.0				$13,839
Dover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	201 N Taylor	Dover	73734	Kingfisher County	Dover	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 828-4205	129	16	7.8	70.5%	72 (55.8%)	4 (3.1%)	37 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.9%)								(n/a)										$27,609
Waukomis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	316 West Locust	Waukomis	73773	Garfield County	Waukomis	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 758-3264	271	19	14.3	75.3%	240 (88.6%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.1%)								(n/a)										$10,538
Drummond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	South Hwy 132	Drummond	73735	Garfield County	Drummond	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 493-2271	253	18	13.7	49.4%	217 (85.8%)	3 (1.2%)	25 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	97.8	2^nd of 389 public elementary schools	99.5%		61.6	90^th of 276 public elementary schools	67.4%	88		84.0					75.0	85.0		$9,307
Lomega Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	409 Main St	Loyal	73756	Kingfisher County	Lomega	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 729-4251	147	12	12.0	51.0%	124 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.5%)								(n/a)				72.0	94.0		83.0			$16,967
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Fox Drive	Enid	73703	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-8100	133	10	13.8	44.4%	60 (45.1%)	12 (9.0%)	12 (9.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	30 (22.6%)	16 (12.0%)								(n/a)						43.0				$10,807
Heritage Elementary	Public	2-3	600 South Ninth Street	Kingfisher	73750	Kingfisher County	Kingfisher	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 375-3018	186	14	13.6	62.9%	104 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (14.5%)								(n/a)	66.0					50.0				$15,420
Gilmour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1400 South Oak Street	Kingfisher	73750	Kingfisher County	Kingfisher	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 375-4080	264	19	14.1	56.8%	157 (59.5%)	4 (1.5%)	58 (22.0%)	3 (1.1%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.6%)								(n/a)										$17,406
Hayes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2102 Beverly Drive	Enid	73703	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-7650	270	17	15.7	73.3%	135 (50.0%)	4 (1.5%)	45 (16.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	46 (17.0%)	34 (12.6%)	36.3	273^rd of 389 public elementary schools	29.8%		26.3	231^st of 276 public elementary schools	16.3%	42	50.0		50.0			34.0	38.0	45.0	54.0	$8,934
Taft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1002 Sequoyah Drive	Enid	73703	Garfield County	Enid	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 366-7450	305	17	17.4	81.3%	140 (45.9%)	6 (2.0%)	91 (29.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.6%)	34 (11.1%)	27 (8.9%)								(n/a)		52.0						27.0		$9,438

Frequently Asked Questions about Hennessey Lower Elementary School

How many students attend Hennessey Lower Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Hennessey Lower Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hennessey Lower Elementary School?

Students at Hennessey Lower Elementary School are 49% White, 45% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hennessey Lower Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hennessey Lower Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hennessey Upper Elementary School
High : Hennessey High School

What district is Hennessey Lower Elementary School in?

Hennessey

Is Hennessey Lower Elementary School a good school?

Hennessey Lower Elementary School ranks 277^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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