Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 323 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
323 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 323 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
