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Cottonwood Day School

Navajo Route 4
Chinle, AZ 86503
Cottonwood Day School serves 133 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Cottonwood Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cottonwood Day School's student population of 133 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
133 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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The diversity score of Cottonwood Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
≤5%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottonwood Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottonwood Day School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cottonwood Day School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
100%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cottonwood Day School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cottonwood Day School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Day School?
133 students attend Cottonwood Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cottonwood Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Day School?
Cottonwood Day School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Day School offer ?
Cottonwood Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cottonwood Day School part of?
Cottonwood Day School is part of Cottonwood Day School District.

School Reviews
2   1/19/2016
I'm really disappointed with this school. I transferred my child because of the inconsistency of my childs assignment. When my child turn in her assignment, the teacher would misplace it or loses it. Then my child would have to repeat the same assignment. What is going on?
- Posted by Parent - snyaz
5   10/27/2014
this school is a great school....but one thing the native american indian club to go by there rules for the princess pageants...a runner-up cant keep the for her slef for another year..memebers of NAC needs to follow the rules and listen to the rules.
- Posted by Parent - punky
5   6/20/2014
Cottonwood is a good school to got to. You get to learn a lot more to get ready for high school. I miss this school a lot I wish I could go back but im in high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sedge
5   2/28/2014
My daughter and I really like this school. the staffs and the students are always nice to one another. it's the best school that my daughter as ever been to.
- Posted by Parent - burba
5   10/14/2013
I miss Cottonwood Day school so much it was like my home. I wish I could go back but now I'm in high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - nrock

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤5%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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