Is Cottonwood Elementary a good school?

Cottonwood Elementary ranks 345 th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Cottonwood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Elementary?

Students at Cottonwood Elementary are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Cottonwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cottonwood Elementary usually go on to attend: High : El Capitan Public School

Cottonwood Elementary School in Colorado City AZ

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Cottonwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Elementary 345^th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Cottonwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Colorado City Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado City Unified District 85^th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2017	77.22	244^th	1106	77.9%
2018	72.98	295^th	1109	73.4%
2019	60.78	397^th	1039	61.8%
2021	69.90	348^th	1226	71.6%
2022	66.68	286^th	1000	71.4%
2023	69.08	345^th	1245	72.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.38	675^th	1027	34.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.29	313^th	1201	73.9%
2023	45.57	381^st	820	53.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	82.40	94^th	820	88.5%
2022	47.38	336^th	618	45.6%
2023	76.05	171^st	1116	84.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	69.13	320^th	1023	68.7%
2019	59.89	323^rd	862	62.5%
2021	68.20	347^th	1219	71.5%
2022	60.25	303^rd	824	63.2%
2023	67.11	352^nd	1219	71.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	74.84	255^th	1032	75.3%
2019	86.73	80^th	850	90.6%
2021	68.51	345^th	1220	71.7%
2022	38.49	518^th	830	37.6%
2023	67.68	347^th	1216	71.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	53.85	358^th	720	50.3%
2019	33.56	423^rd	595	28.9%
2021	57.53	450^th	1161	61.2%
2022	26.80	648^th	800	19.0%
2023	49.89	498^th	1024	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cottonwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	255	0	0	4	0	259
2016	239	0	0	3	0	242
2017	298	0	1	1	2	302
2018	307	0	1	2	3	313
2019	346	0	3	2	3	354
2020	304	0	3	0	2	309
2021	311	0	3	1	3	318
2022	345	0	3	0	2	350
2023	371	2	4	1	2	380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cottonwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	259	10.0	25.9	21.6
2016	242	9.0	26.8	66.5
2017	302	13.0	23.2	66.6
2018	313	14.0	22.3	89.8
2019	354	15.0	23.6	84.5
2020	309	15.0	20.6	85.4
2021	318	16.0	19.8	n/a
2022	350	15.0	23.3	26
2023	380	15.0	25.3	64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cottonwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	259	10.0	25.9	21.6
2016	242	9.0	26.8	66.5
2017	302	13.0	23.2	66.6
2018	313	14.0	22.3	89.8
2019	354	15.0	23.6	84.5
2020	309	15.0	20.6	85.4
2021	318	16.0	19.8	n/a
2022	350	15.0	23.3	26
2023	380	15.0	25.3	64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,892 (22.6%)	$309 (3.7%)	$4,093 (48.9%)	$4,493 (53.7%)	$1,677 (20.0%)	$6,170 (73.7%)	$8,371
2022	$2,045 (21.1%)	$613 (6.3%)	$4,704 (48.6%)	$5,174 (53.5%)	$1,844 (19.1%)	$7,018 (72.5%)	$9,677

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottonwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 397^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 345^th of 1245 Elementary schools	10.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	354	380	7.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	346	371	7.2%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.5%	64.7%	19.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				AASA English Language Arts (2023)			AASA Mathematics (2023)			AzSCI Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	(n/a)	(928) 875-9050	380	15	25.3	64.7%	371 (97.6%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	69.1	345^th of 1245 public elementary schools	72.3%		66.7	286^th of 1000 public elementary schools	71.4%	59	38.0	48.0	47.0	50.0	46.0	53.0	56.0	$9,677	$2,045	$613	$4,704	$5,174	$1,844	$7,018

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