Esperanza Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School
Should you attend Esperanza Elementary School or Cottonwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 950 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Esperanza Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
950 students
575 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4246 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3316 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
152
93
Grade 1 Students
119
78
Grade 2 Students
116
79
Grade 3 Students
136
87
Grade 4 Students
141
88
Grade 5 Students
149
91
Grade 6 Students
137
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
60%
62%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
20%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%
