Cottonwood Elementary School

663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#349 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
43%
29%
49%
47%
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
15%
32%
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White
76%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
481 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Houston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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