HENNESSEY UPPER ES

HENNESSEY
120 North Mitchell Avenue
Hennessey, OK 73742
260 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hennessey Upper Elementary School is a public school located in Hennessey, Oklahoma, serving students within the Hennessey Public Schools district. Situated on North Mitchell Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education for upper-elementary grade levels, fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its students. As part of the Hennessey school system, the institution emphasizes community-oriented education and strives to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The school operates under the broader mission of Hennessey Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and active engagement with the local community. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to quality instruction and extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative updates, the district maintains an official website at http://www.hps.k12.ok.us.
260
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (46.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    115 (44.2 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (7.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HENNESSEY
Phone: (405)853-4303
Website: http://www.hps.k12.ok.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 63
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 72
Gender Ratio