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 990 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 615 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 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
990 students
615 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
28:1
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
180
108
Grade 1 Students
117
60
Grade 2 Students
123
85
Grade 3 Students
127
89
Grade 4 Students
136
94
Grade 5 Students
165
95
Grade 6 Students
142
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
63%
60%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
17%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
