The top reported proficiency rate is 40% in Math. The lowest is 34% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Cordell Es
Cordell ES serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the town of Cordell, the county seat of Washita County in western Oklahoma. The school is part of the Cordell Public Schools district and operates as a traditional public elementary school. It is not a charter or magnet school. The building is situated within the town itself, close to the courthouse square and other civic anchors, reflecting the integrated school-and-town layout common in small rural communities.
Cordell is a rural place with a long agricultural history. The town has experienced a steady decline in population over recent decades, a trait shared by many small towns in the Great Plains. The housing market reflects this: home values are modest compared to both the state and national averages, and the area remains relatively affordable. There is no indication of major new housing development; families moving into the district are likely buying existing homes or renting in a stable, low-cost market. The district itself has not seen any recent bond elections, curriculum overhauls, or construction projects of note, according to available public information.
Academically, the school's performance on Oklahoma's state assessments offers a mixed picture with some bright spots. In math, proficiency rates for the grades that had reportable results (third, fifth, and sixth) were all in a range where a notable share of students met the state's proficiency benchmark, though a majority did not. Fourth-grade math results were suppressed, which the state typically does for small student groups to protect privacy. In English language arts, third-grade proficiency was lower, while fifth grade reached a level similar to that grade's math result; fourth- and sixth-grade ELA results were suppressed. Science results for fifth grade were also suppressed. When looking at the school's overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades and comparing it to other schools within Washita County, Cordell ES ranked among the strongest in the county. That relative strength may matter more to parents comparing options within the region than the absolute percentages do.
The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of students who are Hispanic and a notable group identifying as two or more races. A small number of American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students are also enrolled. The school serves roughly the same number of students across each grade from kindergarten through sixth grade, with a slightly larger kindergarten class, and also runs a pre-kindergarten program. Information on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch was not available in the data, nor were counts of students with individualized education plans or English learner services. Families who want to understand the level of economic need or the availability of special education and language support should ask the school directly.
Because Cordell ES serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider. The transition to middle school and high school happens within the same district. The school's role is purely elementary, and parents evaluating it will be focused on the early academic foundation, class sizes, and community environment rather than on secondary outcomes.
Overall, Cordell ES operates in a small, declining rural town with affordable housing and a traditional civic core. Its academic results are uneven in absolute terms but place it well among neighboring districts in the county. The school has a largely white student population with some diversity. The gaps in available data on economic status and special populations mean that a direct conversation with the school would give a clearer picture of the supports available. For a family already committed to the Cordell area or looking for a low-cost, small-town elementary setting, this school represents a known quantity within a stable district.
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