Cottonwood Public School

38286 Lubbis St
Coalgate, OK 74538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 9:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cottonwood Public School's student population of 128 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
128 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottonwood Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Public School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#615 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottonwood Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottonwood Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cottonwood Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
41%
11%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
9%
8%
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White
42%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood Public School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottonwood Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #615 out of 1,680 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?
20-29% 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?
42% of Cottonwood Public School students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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