Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

About Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Cottonwood Creek. It is a part of the Cottonwood Creek Public School District and serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school offers a variety of educational programs and activities to help students reach their full potential.
The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and provides a wide range of classes and activities to help students learn and grow. The school also offers a number of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports teams, and after-school programs.
The school has a long history of success and has been recognized for its commitment to providing a quality education for all students. The school has been awarded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award from the U.S. Department of Education and has consistently scored high on state standardized tests.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and have fun. With its strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, the school provides an excellent environment for students to reach their full potential.

Address:	800 N Seward Meridian Palmer, AK 99645
Phone:	(907) 864-2100
Site:	www.matsuk12.us/cwe
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	350 students

Overview Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.