Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood Public School ranks in the top 20% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cottonwood Public School's student population of 145 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood Public School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Public School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
6%
8%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #233 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Public School?
145 students attend Cottonwood Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cottonwood Public School students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 9:1, 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
What school district is Cottonwood Public School part of?
Cottonwood Public School is part of Cottonwood School District.
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