Cottonwood Elementary School

330 Foster Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#419 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
60-64%
50%
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(18-19)
70-74%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
16%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
59%
50%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlands Elementary School, Brownsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
367 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Central Kitsap School District.

School Reviews

5   3/2/2019
This school is an under appreciated gem. The principal mrs laHaie sets a wonderful " tone" in the school. She demonstrates kindness and a genuine respect for her kids. Every single one of the teachers and staff also set this tone of kindness and positivity. I`m so happy that we transferred our son to this lovely school full of loving and patient adults:)
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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