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Hennessey Lower Elementary School

Summary:

Hennessey Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 351 students in grades PK-4 in Hennessey, Oklahoma, which is part of the Hennessey School District. The school has a diverse student population, with nearly equal percentages of White and Hispanic students, as well as smaller representations of other races.

Academically, Hennessey Lower Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates were 50%, on par with the district average but slightly below the state average. In mathematics, the 3rd grade proficiency rate was 46%, higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's overall proficiency rates in both subjects have fluctuated in recent years, with some grades performing better than others. Interestingly, the school has shown strong performance among its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 97 Oklahoma elementary schools for its Hispanic students and 89th out of 506 for its low-socioeconomic status students in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools, Hennessey Lower Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better than the Enid and Kingfisher school districts in terms of test scores, but lags behind the high-performing Drummond Elementary School, which is ranked 2nd out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, Hennessey Lower Elementary appears to be making efforts to support its diverse student population, though continued focus on improving academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics, could be an area of emphasis for the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 130 North Mitchell Avenue
       Hennessey, OK  73742-3742

(405) 853-4305

District: Hennessey

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,839 Help


Students who attend Hennessey Lower Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hennessey Upper Elementary School
High:    Hennessey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
47.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hennessey Lower Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (47%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hennessey Lower Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hennessey Lower Elementary School is $13,839.
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 21.85 760th 840 9.5%
2010 28.39 712th 845 15.7%
2011 52.53 458th 846 45.9%
2015 45.84 558th 957 41.7%
2018 42.74 247th 406 39.2%
2021 61.95 191st 646 70.4%
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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 89th 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 7th 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 195th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 305 1 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1989 284 1 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 297 3 0 38 2 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 313 6 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 298 4 1 38 4 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 280 7 1 37 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 261 2 1 40 2 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 233 1 0 44 7 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 233 1 0 44 7 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 215 0 0 47 8 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 197 0 1 55 64 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 181 1 2 66 71 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 193 3 2 68 74 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 229 0 1 81 12 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 201 3 0 108 25 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 201 3 0 108 25 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 190 1 0 111 10 n/a n/a 0 312
2005 208 3 0 111 15 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 208 1 0 134 18 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 201 1 0 136 18 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 194 2 0 140 14 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 181 1 0 153 24 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 178 0 0 135 21 n/a n/a 0 334
2011 169 0 0 138 20 0 0 0 327
2012 172 0 1 137 13 0 0 0 323
2013 210 1 0 142 10 0 0 0 363
2014 205 3 0 164 6 0 1 0 379
2015 219 4 0 170 4 0 1 0 398
2016 236 0 0 168 10 0 3 0 417
2017 236 1 0 153 10 0 7 0 407
2018 236 1 0 154 7 0 12 0 410
2019 225 1 1 155 5 0 13 0 400
2020 272 2 2 168 5 0 8 0 457
2021 213 0 2 175 2 0 24 0 416
2022 166 0 2 162 2 0 15 0 347
2023 167 1 2 165 1 0 15 0 351

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hennessey Lower Elementary School

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YearTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hennessey Lower Elementary School)5048
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hennessey)5048
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey Lower Elementary School)5039
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hennessey)5039
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3833
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students400351
 12.3%
African American11
American Indian51
 80%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic155165
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White225167
 25.8%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.8%71.2%
 14.5%

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

Middle : Hennessey Upper Elementary School
High : Hennessey High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Hennessey Lower Elementary School.

Students at Hennessey Lower Elementary School are 48% White, 47% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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