Cottrell Elementary School serves 75 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
56%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
How many students attend Cottrell Elementary School?
75 students attend Cottrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cottrell Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottrell Elementary School?
Cottrell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottrell Elementary School offer ?
Cottrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottrell Elementary School part of?
Cottrell Elementary School is part of Oregon Trail School District 46.
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