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Cottonwood Elementary School

709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cottonwood Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cottonwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cottonwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockville Elementary School, Trojan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
385 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Paola School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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