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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
41%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
9%
8%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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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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