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Friend Public School

Q: Is Friend Public School a good school?

Friend Public School ranks 178 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

178^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Friend Public School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, with 232 students. The school is part of the Friend school district, which is ranked 110 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Friend Public School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. In 2024-2025, 35% of all grades were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 26%. In mathematics, 31% were proficient or better, compared to 26% statewide. The school also excels in science, with 53% proficient or better, significantly higher than the 30% state average. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, with a 19% chronic absenteeism rate in 2024-2025.

When compared to nearby schools, Friend Public School generally outperforms schools like Verden Elementary and Alex Elementary in test scores, particularly in mathematics and science. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Amber-Pocasset Elementary and Middleberg Public School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels.

219

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,474

Per pupil spending ?

56.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1307 County Road 1350
Chickasha, OK 73018-3018

(405) 224-3822

District: Friend

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.3%

Hispanic:

20.1%

Two or more races:

11.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2009 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (40% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 40 percentile points since 2009

✓Above the Oklahoma median (71st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Oklahoma avg27%

178^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

110^th of 452Friend among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	65.7	178 of 614	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.6	88 of 389	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	46.5	342 of 646	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	62.1	360 of 957	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	85.0	41 of 846	95.2%	★★★★★
2010	64.9	282 of 845	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	39.3	583 of 840	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	55.8	132 of 407	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.9	201 of 542	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.2	343 of 539	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.9	313 of 521	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science53%+23 vs state

English Language Arts I35%+9 vs state

Mathematics31%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Friend Public School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)							OSTP Mathematics (2025)							OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Friend Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1307 County Road 1350	Chickasha	73018	Grady County	Friend	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 224-3822	219	14	16.2	56.2%	143 (65.3%)	1 (0.5%)	44 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.4%)	65.7	178^th of 614 public elementary schools	71.0%		72.6	88^th of 389 public elementary schools	77.4%	90	38.0	36.0					35.0	35.0	36.0					31.0			53.0	$11,474
Grand Avenue Elementary School	Public	2-4	415 Grand Ave	Chickasha	73018	Grady County	Chickasha	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 222-6524	475	30	15.8	80.8%	268 (56.4%)	25 (5.3%)	65 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (20.4%)	68.4	154^th of 614 public elementary schools	74.9%		49	194^th of 389 public elementary schools	50.1%	40	37.0	29.0					33.0	39.0	46.0					43.0				$10,269
Bill Wallace Ec Center	Public	PK, KG-1	2301 S 16th St	Chickasha	73018	Grady County	Chickasha	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 222-6544	409	27	15.1	80.4%	230 (56.2%)	13 (3.2%)	58 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	85 (20.8%)								(n/a)																		$11,109
Ninnekah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	810 E Dell Street	Ninnekah	73067	Grady County	Ninnekah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 222-0420	216	16	13.3	90.3%	158 (73.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.0%)	62.2	207^th of 614 public elementary schools	66.3%					(n/a)	50.0	35.0	24.0				36.0	44.0	56.0	21.0				40.0	21.0		21.0	$16,305
Middleberg Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	2130 County Road 1317	Blanchard	73010	Grady County	Middleberg	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 485-3612	309	19	16.2	34.3%	215 (69.6%)	4 (1.3%)	45 (14.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)	92.3	28^th of 614 public elementary schools	95.4%		79.8	50^th of 389 public elementary schools	87.1%	22	39.0	46.0	51.0	47.0	54.0	46.0	47.0	63.0	63.0	57.0	50.0	60.0	34.0	56.0	54.0	77.0	64.0	$9,188
Pioneer Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	3686 State Highway 92	Chickasha	73018	Grady County	Pioneer	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 224-2700	384	25	15.6	58.3%	299 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.9%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.6%)	88.2	48^th of 614 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.6	26^th of 389 public elementary schools	93.3%	22	29.0	25.0	63.0	59.0	51.0	30.0	43.0	57.0	74.0	72.0	76.0	84.0	45.0	69.0	85.0	71.0	78.0	$9,377
Amber-Pocasset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	511 Washington	Amber	73079	Grady County	Amber-Pocasset	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 224-5768	212	15	14.5	58.0%	153 (72.2%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (16.0%)	98.2	6^th of 614 public elementary schools	99.0%		89.6	29^th of 389 public elementary schools	92.5%	23	56.0			65.0			53.0	79.0			53.0			63.0				$13,127
Alex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	209 South 2nd Street	Alex	73002	Grady County	Alex	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 785-2217	205	17	12.3	71.2%	141 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (17.1%)								(n/a)				39.0			33.0				69.0			53.0			60.0	$15,813
Verden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	196 South Locust	Verden	73092	Grady County	Verden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 453-6021	228	13	18.0	66.2%	149 (65.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.7%)								(n/a)				39.0			29.0				47.0			33.0			43.0	$9,687
Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-5	310 North Tyler Avenue	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Blanchard	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 485-3391	460	25	18.1	42.0%	335 (72.8%)	7 (1.5%)	49 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.0%)	85.1	65^th of 614 public elementary schools	89.4%		77.9	61^st of 389 public elementary schools	84.3%	4	28.0	44.0	41.0				38.0	56.0	63.0	55.0				58.0	54.0		54.0	$8,013

Frequently Asked Questions about Friend Public School

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Friend

Is Friend Public School a good school?

Friend Public School ranks 178^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Friend Public School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended Friend Public School.

What is the racial makeup of Friend Public School?

Students at Friend Public School are 65% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

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