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4 schools in CATOOSA

Oklahoma · 2,665 students · 1 city

CATOOSA in Oklahoma runs 4 public K-12 schools today, teaching roughly 2,665 students (an average of 666 per school).

4-year change in CATOOSA

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,792
+475 (+36%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How CATOOSA ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OklahomaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,665#46 of 223#3,592 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#70 of 223N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.3:1#172 of 222#7,300 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
81.0%#31 of 223#1,157 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside CATOOSA

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,037 to 935 students (down 10%) and from 77 to 55 full-time teachers (down 29%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
HELEN PAUL LEARNING CTRCatoosaElementaryPK-05873
CHEROKEE ESCatoosaElementaryPK-05857
CATOOSA HSCatoosaHigh09-12542
WELLS MSCatoosaMiddle06-08393

About CATOOSA

CATOOSA is a low-population public-school district in Oklahoma. The district oversees 4 schools and instructs approximately 2,665 students.

In terms of grade levels, CATOOSA spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in CATOOSA is about 666, noticeably above the Oklahoma average of roughly 391.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in CATOOSA has rose 36% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,317 students to 1,792.

In the discussion threads here, the community for CATOOSA discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does CATOOSA run?
CATOOSA has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,665 students in Oklahoma.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in CATOOSA?
CATOOSA includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in CATOOSA?
HELEN PAUL LEARNING CTR is the largest public school in CATOOSA by enrollment, with approximately 873 students.
What grade levels does CATOOSA serve?
CATOOSA serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.