Cottonwood Elementary School

709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cottonwood Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
88%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockville Elementary School, Trojan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
377 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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-2
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Paola School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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