Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cotteral Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotteral Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Guthrie, OK, encompassing approximately 207.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 8.4 miles and the furthest edge located 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotteral Elementary School's student population of 347 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cotteral Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotteral Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotteral Elementary School's ranking?
Cotteral Elementary School is ranked #687 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cotteral Elementary School?
347 students attend Cotteral Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cotteral Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotteral Elementary School?
Cotteral Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cotteral Elementary School offer ?
Cotteral Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotteral Elementary School part of?
Cotteral Elementary School is part of Guthrie School District.
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