Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
579 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
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