Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonwood Creek Elementary serves the northwest part of Coppell, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
47%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cottonwood Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Elementary School, Denton Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
408 students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is part of Coppell Independent School District.
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