Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cottonwood Education Services ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Education Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cottonwood Education Services's student population of 93 students has declined by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottonwood Education Services is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cottonwood Education Services often compared to?
Cottonwood Education Servicesis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Preparatory School, Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Education Services?
93 students attend Cottonwood Education Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cottonwood Education Services students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Education Services?
Cottonwood Education Services has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Education Services offer ?
Cottonwood Education Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Education Services part of?
Cottonwood Education Services is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District.
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