Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
6%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
17%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
433 students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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