Cushing Lower Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cushing Lower Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cushing Lower Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
63%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cushing Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Cushing Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glencoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cushing Lower Elementary School?
230 students attend Cushing Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cushing Lower Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cushing Lower Elementary School?
Cushing Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cushing Lower Elementary School offer ?
Cushing Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cushing Lower Elementary School part of?
Cushing Lower Elementary School is part of Cushing School District.
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