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Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,765 students in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,765 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
46%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
48%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,483 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$22 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,678
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,483
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Izone Institute
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 E Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11490 Purple Sage
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 639-5109
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 639-5109
Gr: K-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Cottonwood Education Services
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) manages 6 public schools serving 1,765 students.
What is the rank of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) is ranked #359 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
48% of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,483 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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