For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 775 students in Cotter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Cotter School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
775 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Cotter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 260 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
n/a
20%
# White Students
748 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
97%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
56
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,699 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,279
$13,010
Spending / Student
$10,699
$12,922
Best Cotter School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Lucille St
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Cotter High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
198 Melba Ave
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cotter School District?
Cotter School District manages 2 public schools serving 775 students.
What is the rank of Cotter School District?
Cotter School District is ranked #70 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotter School District?
97% of Cotter School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cotter School District?
Cotter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cotter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,699 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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