Cotton Boll School

8540 W Butler Dr
Peoria, AZ 85345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cotton Boll School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 785 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cotton Boll School's student population of 785 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
785 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Cotton Boll School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Boll School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#980 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
35%
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36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cotton Boll School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
57%
48%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
29%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Cotton Boll School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cotton Boll School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cotton Boll School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cotton Boll School's ranking?
Cotton Boll School is ranked #980 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cotton Boll School often compared to?
Cotton Boll Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copperwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cotton Boll School?
785 students attend Cotton Boll School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cotton Boll School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Boll School?
Cotton Boll School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cotton Boll School offer ?
Cotton Boll School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cotton Boll School part of?
Cotton Boll School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Cotton Boll School located?
Cotton Boll School is located in the Westgreen Estates neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 785 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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