Cottonwood Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 19 students in Cottonwood Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Cottonwood Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Cottonwood Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
How many schools belong to Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 19 students.
What is the rank of Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District is ranked #22 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood Elementary School District?
90% of Cottonwood Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 19 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall District Rank
: Top 10% in MT
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
