Cottonwood Elementary School

About Cottonwood Elementary School

Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of downtown Cottonwood, Arizona. It is a part of the Cottonwood Unified School District, and serves students in grades K-5. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on providing a well-rounded education that encourages students to become lifelong learners. Cottonwood Elementary School also has a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The school also has a strong commitment to community involvement, and hosts various events throughout the year to bring the community together. Cottonwood Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow, and the staff is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.

Address:	8850 Cottonwood Ave. Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone:	(760) 949-1390
Site:	cottonwoodelementary.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	889 students

Overview Cottonwood Elementary School

Cottonwood Elementary School serves 889 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Cottonwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Cottonwood Elementary School

Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.