Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 654 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
654 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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