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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 · Cushing, OK
An elementary school in Cushing, OK serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
1601 South Harmony Road, Cushing, OK 74023
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on OK statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cushing), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,859
Median home value
$134,700
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cushing
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cushing Lower ES is listed in CUSHING; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cushing Lower ES
Cushing Lower ES is a public elementary school in Cushing, OK, part of Cushing, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,750 schools in OK. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Payne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (918) 225-4697
- Area population (ZIP 74023)
- 12,097
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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