Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Cottonwood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Cottonwood's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Cottonwood ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Cottonwood is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2912 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Cottonwood's ranking?
North Cottonwood is ranked #2912 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend North Cottonwood?
515 students attend North Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of North Cottonwood students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cottonwood?
North Cottonwood has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Cottonwood offer ?
North Cottonwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is North Cottonwood part of?
North Cottonwood is part of Cottonwood Union Elementary School District.
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