Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood School's student population of 343 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks within the top 1% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 975 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood School's ranking?
Cottonwood School is ranked #3 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cottonwood School often compared to?
Cottonwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Armstrong Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
343 students attend Cottonwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cottonwood School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood School offer ?
Cottonwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood School part of?
Cottonwood School is part of Granite School District.
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