- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hennessey, OK
Hennessey Lower Es
Federal NCES profile for Hennessey Lower Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 401434000676
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hennessey Lower Es earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hennessey · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 342
- students enrolled
Hennessey Lower Es has class sizes smaller than 86% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hennessey Lower Es ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hennessey, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hennessey Lower Es held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 401434000676 · Hennessey, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hennessey Hs (243 students)
Hennessey Lower Es held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Hennessey Lower Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hennessey Lower Es
342 students
- Hennessey Hs
Hennessey Hs
243 students
- Hennessey Uppe
Hennessey Upper Es
227 students
What this shows Hennessey Lower Es reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hennessey Lower Es compares
Hennessey Lower Es held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Hennessey Lower Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hennessey reports $13,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hennessey Lower Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennessey Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hennessey Upper Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hennessey Lower Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hennessey Lower Es
How many students attend Hennessey Lower Es?
Hennessey Lower Es has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hennessey, OK. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hennessey Lower Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Hennessey Lower Es is 12.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Hennessey, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hennessey Lower Es?
Hennessey Lower Es has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hennessey Lower Es rank among public schools in Hennessey?
By Resource Investment Index, Hennessey Lower Es ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hennessey, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hennessey?
Besides Hennessey Lower Es, Hennessey also operates Hennessey Hs (243 students) and Hennessey Upper Es (227 students). See the Hennessey district page for the complete list.