Cotton Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Cotton Elementary School?
85 students attend Cotton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cotton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Elementary School?
Cotton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cotton Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cotton Elementary School part of?
Cotton Elementary School is part of St. Louis County School District.
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