Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
195 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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