Cotteral Elementary School

I was very pleased with my son's education here! He was very well prepared for the next grade level. I couldn't be happier with the small town, close knit atmosphere!
--Submitted by a parent

My children came from Edmond School district and upon moving to Guthrie, I heard nothing but discouraging words about the school system. I was very suprised and appalled to find out that coming from the Edmond schools, my children were so far behind scholastically that they spent the first 3 months in intervention to progress and by the end of the school year, surpass the requirements for their grade specific levels. I feel the Guthrie school system far exceeds the curriculum and teaching effectiveness of larger towns such as Edmond. I am encouraged to participate in my child's scholastic experience, something I felt lacking in Edmond's school environment. I cannot stress how advanced my childrens' education experience has been and how they have blossomed under the caring and quality education supplied by Guthrie teachers.
--Submitted by Tammy Colclasure, a parent

I am not a parent of a student, but a former teacher of Cotteral. I believe that this is an awesome school and the teachers are elite! I left because I needed to to be closer to my family! The teachers are always and have always been well equipped for the job. They have so many wonderful literacy programs and they start early and monitor often to ensure success for your children! I loved it there! Go Cotteral Cubs!!
--Submitted by Lara Kostka, a teacher

Very disappointed in this school. Education is too important to waste on lazy teachers. It is very sad when the only thing your child can say about her teacher is that she never gets out of her seat. My child fell back a grade at her reading level because of this experience. Only now, two years later is she recovering to the level she should be. If you have a choice, find another school system. Guthrie may be trying to improve their teachers, but they still have a long way to go.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has learned so much. The teachers and staff are always helpful and understanding. We will miss everyone of them that we have grown to know and love. Thanks for everything that you have done for my son.
--Submitted by Jill Mallory, a parent

We have been very pleased with Cotteral. We love the teachers that our son has had and we feel that he is receiving a great education.
--Submitted by Julie Wano, a parent