- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, AL
Cotaco School
Federal NCES profile for Cotaco School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010248001041
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cotaco School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cotaco School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cotaco School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerville, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Cotaco School shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 010248001041 · Somerville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 15.3:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
Cotaco School shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cotaco School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- This school
Cotaco School
459 students
What this shows Cotaco School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cotaco School compares
Cotaco School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Cotaco School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cotaco School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cotaco School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Somerville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cotaco School
How many students attend Cotaco School?
Cotaco School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotaco School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cotaco School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cotaco School?
60.1% of students at Cotaco School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cotaco School?
The largest demographic group at Cotaco School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Somerville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cotaco School?
Cotaco School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cotaco School rank among public schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cotaco School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Cotaco School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.