Cottonwood Elementary School

1041 S 96th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#275 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
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69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
30%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
62%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottonwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #275 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robertson Elementary School, Apple Valley Elementary School, Bess Herian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
397 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of West Valley School District (Yakima).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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