Cotaco School

100 Cotaco School Rd
Somerville, AL 35670

www.morgank12.org/cotaco

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cotaco School, located in Somerville, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Morgan County School District. As a Pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by building a solid foundation in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources of the Morgan County school system, Cotaco School integrates modern educational practices with a focus on local values. Whether through classroom instruction, sports programs, or community-based events, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps its students evolve into responsible and capable young citizens.

536

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cotaco School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	22
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
475 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.1 %)
Two or More
22 (4.1 %)
Black
14 (2.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Morgan County
Phone:	(256)778-8153
Website:	http://www.morgank12.org/cotaco
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 75