Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood Public School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonwood Public School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Coalgate, OK, encompassing approximately 35.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 3.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood Public School's student population of 128 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cottonwood Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Public School is 0.63, 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
#429 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
41%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Team colors are not explicitly mentioned
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Public School's ranking?
Cottonwood Public School is ranked #429 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Public School?
128 students attend Cottonwood Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cottonwood Public School students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Public School?
Cottonwood Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Public School offer ?
Cottonwood Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Public School part of?
Cottonwood Public School is part of Cottonwood School District.
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