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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HENNESSEY·NCES 401434000676

HENNESSEY LOWER ES

130 North Mitchell Avenue, Hennessey, OK 73742 · (405) 853-4305 · Kingfisher County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL342 STUDENTS
Enrollment
342
Elementary
DISTRICT 271 · STATE 366
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
158 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
55
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
65
Grade 2
47
Grade 3
46
Grade 4
71
Student demographics
White
46%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
48%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 21%
Asian
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 14%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
49%
Female
51%

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Test scores

OSTP / CCRA 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
Math
38.7%
OK avg 32.6%
Source: OSTP / CCRA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
342
-68 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 14.7:1
% White
46%
was 58%
% Hispanic
48%
was 38%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HENNESSEY LOWER ES

HENNESSEY LOWER ES is an elementary-level community of mid-tier scale in Hennessey, Oklahoma, overseen by HENNESSEY, instructing 342 students in grades pre-K through 4.

HENNESSEY LOWER ES is one of 3 schools operated by HENNESSEY, a district that instructs 812 students overall.

On demographics, HENNESSEY LOWER ES logs that 48% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school logs 46% White, 5% multiracial. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 19%.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.6:1, putting HENNESSEY LOWER ES tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 46% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Kingfisher County) shows that median household earnings sit near $71,975, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Kingfisher County's 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,734 students), HENNESSEY LOWER ES is one campus in the mix.

HENNESSEY UPPER ES is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 17%: 410 students in 2018 compared to 342 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 58% to 46% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for HENNESSEY LOWER ES typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Kingfisher County at a glance

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Population
15,430
Census ACS
Median income
$71,975
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
3,734 students

Quick facts

School name
HENNESSEY LOWER ES
District
HENNESSEY
Address
130 North Mitchell Avenue, Hennessey, OK 73742
Phone
(405) 853-4305
County
Kingfisher County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
342
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
158 (46%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
401434000676
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HENNESSEY LOWER ES
How large is HENNESSEY LOWER ES?
HENNESSEY LOWER ES enrolls approximately 342 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does HENNESSEY LOWER ES serve?
HENNESSEY LOWER ES serves grades PK-04.
How many teachers does HENNESSEY LOWER ES have?
HENNESSEY LOWER ES employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at HENNESSEY LOWER ES?
Student demographics at HENNESSEY LOWER ES are roughly 46% White, 48% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is HENNESSEY LOWER ES in?
HENNESSEY LOWER ES is part of HENNESSEY.
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