Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 8 schools in district

SOUTHSIDE ES

15289 S Hwy 72, Coweta, OK 74429COWETA →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–03Non-Charter
447
Students
Total enrolled
$9,906
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 31% vs nat'l
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 447 students in grades PK–03 in Coweta, Oklahoma.
31% below average funding
District spends $9,906 per pupil, 31% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SOUTHSIDE ES is a mid-sized elementary in Coweta, Oklahoma, serving grades PK–03 with 447 students. The district invests $9,906 per student — 31% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTHSIDE ES

447
Total Students
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 222 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 196 students
Student Composition
53%
8%
30%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
Native American30%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 400885002337

Academic Outcomes at SOUTHSIDE ES

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 74429

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,906Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,906
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,359
Student Support$1,882
Administration$1,189
Operations$1,486
Other$991
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,906 spent per student, an estimated $4,388 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
35%
State government
46.9%
Local (property tax)
35.4%
Federal programs
17.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,906/student, 31% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CENTRAL ESNORTHWEST ES
↓
Middle
DONALD P SLOAT JHSMISSION INTERMEDIATE GRD CTRHERITAGE INTERMEDIATE GRD CTR
↓
High School
COWETA HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 03
Location—
CountyWagoner County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCOWETA →
Phone: (918)279-0480
NCES ID: 400885002337
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Coweta seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in COWETA
High
COWETA HS
781 students · 10–12
● 54 opp32% FRL
Mid
DONALD P SLOAT JHS
561 students · 07–08
● 54 opp43% FRL
Mid
MISSION INTERMEDIATE GRD CTR
402 students · 04–06
● 54 opp45% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ES
401 students · PK–03
● 54 opp55% FRL
Mid
HERITAGE INTERMEDIATE GRD CTR
376 students · 04–06
● 54 opp50% FRL
Elem
NORTHWEST ES
343 students · PK–03
● 54 opp40% FRL
Other
COWETA INTERMEDIATE HS
257 students · 09–09
● 54 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
15289 S Hwy 72, Coweta, OK 74429
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.