HENNESSEY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HENNESSEY LOWER ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HENNESSEY school district, located in Hennessey, OK with about 410 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, HENNESSEY LOWER ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hennessey Lower Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Hennessey, Oklahoma, serving the foundational academic needs of students within the Hennessey Public Schools district. Situated on North Mitchell Avenue, the school focuses on creating a supportive and structured environment tailored to the developmental stages of early childhood and primary education. As part of a smaller school district, the facility typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide focused attention to student growth and early literacy and numeracy skills.

The school operates under the broader Hennessey Public Schools system, which is committed to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and district resources through the official website at http://www.hps.k12.ok.us. By fostering a collaborative relationship between home and school, Hennessey Lower Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation that readies young learners for their transition into the upper elementary and middle school grades.

For more information, contact HENNESSEY LOWER ES at (405) 853-4305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

130 North Mitchell Avenue
Hennessey, OK 73742-3742
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HENNESSEY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hennessey, OK with about 410 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HENNESSEY
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
27.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 410 students

White
57.6%
Hispanic/Latino
37.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.