Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Bluffs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
449 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
