Cottonwood Elementary School serves 712 students in grades 1-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 712 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
76%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
712 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% 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 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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