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#741 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 42% in state
Based on limited data
Cushing Lower ES
Elementary School · CUSHING
1601 South Harmony Road, Cushing, OK 74023
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on OK statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Oklahoma schools
#741 of 1,750
In Cushing
#4 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
CUSHING
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Cushing Lower ES
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Cushing MS
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About Cushing Lower ES
Cushing Lower ES is a public elementary school in Cushing, OK, part of CUSHING. Cushing Lower ES serves approximately 230 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Cushing Lower ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,750 schools in OK.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- OK avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
Cushing Lower ES sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
32% of students at Cushing Lower ES were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Cushing Lower ES Compares
See how Cushing Lower ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1601 South Harmony Road, Cushing, OK 74023
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cushing Lower ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PARKVIEW ES (rated 7.6/10, 15.1 miles away, in nearby Stroud), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRADLEY ES (rated 7.3/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Drumright), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, OAK GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 5.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cushing, see our Cushing schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CUSHING MS Cushing | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| CUSHING HS Cushing | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| CUSHING UPPER ES Cushing | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| CUSHING PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCHL Cushing | 3.0 mi | 3.1 |
| OAK GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL Cushing | 5.1 mi | 6.7 |
| BRADLEY ES Drumright | 6.8 mi | 7.3 |
| DRUMRIGHT HS Drumright | 6.8 mi | 6.5 |
| VIRGIL COOPER MS Drumright | 6.8 mi | 6.5 |
| AGRA HS Agra | 9.1 mi | 8.1 |
| AGRA JHS Agra | 9.1 mi | 8.4 |
| YALE MS Yale | 10.6 mi | 2.2 |
| YALE HS Yale | 10.6 mi | 6.2 |
| AGRA ES Agra | 9.3 mi | 2.5 |
| YALE ES Yale | 11.0 mi | 4.4 |
| RIPLEY ES Ripley | 10.0 mi | 5.7 |
| RIPLEY HS Ripley | 10.1 mi | 8.9 |
| J. F. KENNEDY ES Oilton | 11.7 mi | 5.9 |
| OILTON HS Oilton | 11.8 mi | 7.3 |
| PARKVIEW ES Stroud | 15.1 mi | 7.6 |
| STROUD MS Stroud | 15.3 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 74023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,859
Median Home Value
$134,700
Median Rent
$759/mo
Population
12,097
College Educated
16.2%
Homeownership
61.4%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
38.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COLEMAN ES Coleman, OK | 6.3 |
| DEWAR ES Dewar, OK | 6.3 |
| HAYES ES Enid, OK | 6.3 |
| JENNINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL Jennings, OK | 6.3 |
| MAUD ES Maud, OK | 6.3 |
| MIDDLEBERG PUBLIC SCHOOL Blanchard, OK | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cushing Lower ES
What grades does Cushing Lower ES serve?
Cushing Lower ES serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Cushing Lower ES?
Cushing Lower ES has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cushing Lower ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Cushing Lower ES is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cushing Lower ES rank in OK?
Cushing Lower ES ranks #741 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Cushing Lower ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Cushing Lower ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cushing Lower ES a charter school?
No, Cushing Lower ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cushing Lower ES a Title I school?
No, Cushing Lower ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cushing Lower ES?
71.7% of students at Cushing Lower ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Payne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (918) 225-4697
Resources & Links
District
CUSHING- District Enrollment
- 1,716
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,254
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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