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Cottonwood School

5205 Holladay Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 1% in UT
  • : 80% (Top 1%)
  • : 74% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cottonwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cottonwood School's student population of 387 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks within the top 1% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#3 out of 975 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cottonwood School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
80%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottonwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
74%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottonwood School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cottonwood School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cottonwood School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cottonwood School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cottonwood School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cottonwood School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Cottonwood School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cottonwood School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cottonwood School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottonwood School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood School's ranking?
Cottonwood School is ranked #3 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cottonwood School often compared to?
Cottonwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Armstrong Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
387 students attend Cottonwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cottonwood School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cottonwood School offer ?
Cottonwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood School part of?
Cottonwood School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80% (Top 1%)
  • : 74% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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