Cottonwood Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
15%
32%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
473 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Houston County School District.
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