Catoosa School District

2000 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015-3215
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Catoosa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,293 students in Catoosa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Catoosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,803 Schools
# Students
2,293 Students
723,175 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Catoosa School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 534 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#316 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Catoosa  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catoosa  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catoosa  School District 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.
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Catoosa  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
78%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Catoosa  School District and public school graduation rate of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.73
# American Indian Students
320 Students
78,193 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
11%
# Asian Students
72 Students
16,352 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
510 Students
147,077 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
20%
# Black Students
20 Students
57,907 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
916 Students
321,195 Students
% White Students
40%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
452 Students
99,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
20%
14%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
165
38,170
# Students in K Grade:
128
49,507
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
51,810
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
52,022
# Students in 3rd Grade:
274
52,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
51,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
52,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
52,535
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
53,931
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
55,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
57,629
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
55,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
52,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
48,119
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,674 is less than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Catoosa  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart displays total spending of Catoosa  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,792
$10,950
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Catoosa  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,674
$10,925
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Catoosa  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Catoosa School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Es
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
(918) 266-8630
Grades: 3-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Catoosa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
(918) 266-8619
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Wells Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
(918) 266-8623
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Cherokee Street
Catoosa, OK 74015
(918) 266-8643
Grades: PK-5
| 873 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Catoosa School District?
Catoosa School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,293 students.
What is the rank of Catoosa School District?
Catoosa School District is ranked #315 out of 534 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catoosa School District?
40% of Catoosa School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catoosa School District?
Catoosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Catoosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,674 is less than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st Century
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st Century
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Quick Links