Cottonwood Public School vs Emerson ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Public School
Coalgate · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
128 students
Emerson ES
Coalgate · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
394 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Public School Coalgate, Oklahoma | Emerson ES Coalgate, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 899 | #448 of 899 |
| National rank | #15306 of 50,301 | #36730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 128 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Coalgate | Coalgate |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 32.8).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Emerson ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 75%).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Emerson ES is the larger school with 394 students compared with 128.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Public School better than Emerson ES?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 32.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cottonwood Public School and Emerson ES?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Coalgate and Coalgate in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Public School: 128. Emerson ES: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Public School and Emerson ES rank in Oklahoma?
Cottonwood Public School is 55th of 899 and Emerson ES is 448th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).