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Cottonwood Education Services

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

Summary

Cottonwood Education Services is an alternative public school located in Cottonwood, Arizona, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 93 students. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in key subjects like science, English language arts, and mathematics.

Cottonwood Education Services has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.8 to 14.3 over the past three school years, indicating a more personalized learning environment. While the school's spending per student has fluctuated significantly, from $37,836 in 2019-2020 to $256,480 in 2021-2022, it has maintained its high academic standards, suggesting the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning. Compared to nearby alternative schools like Prescott Valley School, Camp Verde Online, and Red Rock Academy, Cottonwood Education Services stands out with its higher test scores and graduation rates.

Cottonwood Education Services serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.67% to an unspecified percentage in recent years. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained its exceptional academic performance, a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators. The school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students, even with fluctuations in funding, is a notable strength and a valuable asset to the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District.

Students ?

24.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$256,480

Per pupil spending ?

66.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326-3650

(928) 634-2288

District: Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.0%

Hispanic:

31.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2010 → 97th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (79% vs 30% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 64 percentile points since 2010

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school79%

District avg26%

Arizona avg30%

Not ranked this year

Cottonwood Education Services did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

184^th of 289Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	20.8	892 of 1109	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.2	890 of 1106	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.8	744 of 1079	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	22.3	733 of 955	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.2	680 of 1079	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.6	629 of 1158	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.5	696 of 1141	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.2	653 of 1075	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	35.5	733 of 1090	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	30.3	783 of 1062	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	18.1	884 of 1023	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	17.4	833 of 911	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	24.5	667 of 820	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	22.7	811 of 1032	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	33.8	267 of 417	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	9.4	688 of 720	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Special Education (2018)36th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2018)21st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)19th percentile~ school

Female (2018)14th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2018)9th percentile-11 vs school

White (2018)4th percentile-15 vs school

Middle school

White (2024)99th percentile~ school

Female (2024)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Arizona (2023-2024) ?

Mathematics91%+63 vs state

English Language Arts76%+41 vs state

Science70%+42 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Cottonwood Education Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	301 N Willard St	Cottonwood	86326	Yavapai County	Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 634-2288	86	4	24.5		55 (64.0%)	1 (1.2%)	27 (31.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)								(n/a)						$256,480	$47,297	$3,334	$97,928	$189,183	$16,666	$205,849
Arizona iZone Institute	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1 N Willard St	Cottonwood	86326	Yavapai County	Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 634-2288	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$00			$00
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2030 E Cherry St	Cottonwood	86326	Yavapai County	Edkey Inc. dba American Heritage Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 634-2144	240	17	14.1		118 (49.2%)	4 (1.7%)	95 (39.6%)	3 (1.3%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)								(n/a)						$23,328	$1,800	$2,232	$5,832	$11,771	$7,525	$19,296
Red Rock Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd	Sedona	86336	Yavapai County	Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 204-6722	9				5 (55.6%)	1 (11.1%)	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$00			$00
Camp Verde Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	464 S Main St	Camp Verde	86322	Yavapai County	Camp Verde Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 567-8076	2	1	10.0		1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$4,021	$358		$717	$3,303	$360	$3,663
Prescott Valley School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9500 E Lorna Ln	Prescott Valley	86314	Yavapai County	Prescott Valley Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 772-8744	433	25	17.6		208 (48.0%)	7 (1.6%)	203 (46.9%)	7 (1.6%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	47.0	38.0	41.0	53.0	38.0		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Education Services

What district is Cottonwood Education Services in?

Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District

What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Education Services?

Students at Cottonwood Education Services are 64% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Cottonwood Education Services?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Cottonwood Education Services.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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