Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonwood Creek Elementary serves the south part of Visalia, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4680 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is ranked #4680 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottonwood Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
627 students attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood Creek Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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