Cottonwood Creek Elementary School

800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • 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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Attribute

School Overview

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#153 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
5%
22%
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
19%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #153 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Cottonwood Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Finger Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
468 students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 15:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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