Elementary Schools in Colorado City Unified District

Summary:

The Colorado City Unified District in Arizona is home to one standout elementary school, Cottonwood Elementary. This school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 20% of Arizona elementary schools, making it a desirable option for families in the district.

Cottonwood Elementary's academic performance is a key strength, with students significantly outperforming the state average on state assessments in science, English language arts, and mathematics across multiple grade levels. The school's 357 students benefit from a student-teacher ratio of 19.8, and the district as a whole is ranked 69 out of 289 districts in Arizona, indicating a supportive educational environment.

While the data does not provide information on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Cottonwood Elementary's strong academic outcomes and consistent high ranking suggest it is delivering a high-quality education to its students. The Colorado City Unified District appears to be providing a solid foundation for its schools, with Cottonwood Elementary serving as a standout example of academic excellence within the district.

District Detail

325 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021

(928) 875-9000

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 289 Arizona districts

See the 2025 Arizona District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 544

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)			AzSCI Science (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th 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 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	185 E. University Ave.	Colorado City	86021	Mohave County	Colorado City Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 875-9050	338	18	18.7		326 (96.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	78.1	179^th of 909 public elementary schools	80.3%		66.3	273^rd of 912 public elementary schools	70.1%	94	56.0	54.0	71.0	52.0	48.0	74.0	69.0	$9,677	$2,045	$613	$4,704	$5,174	$1,844	$7,018

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools
Masada Charter School Inc.	2.88 mi	1
Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec	14.67 mi	13
Fredonia-Moccasin Unified District	14.67 mi	3

See the top AZ Arizona districts

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.