Cottonwood Elementary School

215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#723 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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30-34%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
21%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
51%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #723 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
389 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Salina School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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