Enrollment
342
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 401434000676
Hennessey Lower Es — Hennessey, OK
Federal NCES profile for Hennessey Lower Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hennessey Lower Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hennessey Lower Es reports 342 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 257 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hennessey spends $15,527 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hennessey Lower Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,527
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 257 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 342 Top 57% in Oklahoma — larger than 43% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 401434000676
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 45.9%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.3
Students per counselor 257:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hennessey, which includes Hennessey Lower Es.
$15,527
Per student
+10%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hennessey Lower Es
How many students attend Hennessey Lower Es?
Hennessey Lower Es has 342 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hennessey, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hennessey Lower Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Hennessey Lower Es is 12.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hennessey Lower Es?
The largest demographic group at Hennessey Lower Es is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hennessey, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hennessey Lower Es?
Hennessey Lower Es has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.