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Cottonwood Elementary School

709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071

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Cottonwood Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 359 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Cottonwood Elementary School
Pre-K	27
Kind	106
1	113
2	113

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Total Students

359 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School
2023	385
2022	377
2021	371
2020	454
2019	454
2018	471
2017	471
2016	469
2015	479
2014	456
2013	436
2012	452
2011	410
2010	424
2009	414
2008	439
2007	382
2006	366
2005	344
2004	421
2003	405

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School
2023	30
2022	31
2021	31
2020	31
2019	31
2018	30
2017	30
2016	30
2015	30
2014	29
2013	30
2012	35
2011	29
2010	30
2009	29
2008	29
2007	25
2006	24
2005	24
2004	24
2003	24

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School Rankings

The of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (KS)

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	13:1	13:1	14:1
2022	12:1	13:1	13:1
2021	12:1	13:1	13:1
2020	15:1	13:1	14:1
2019	15:1	13:1	14:1
2018	16:1	14:1	15:1
2017	16:1	14:1	15:1
2016	16:1	14:1	15:1
2015	16:1	14:1	15:1
2014	16:1	13:1	15:1
2013	15:1	13:1	15:1
2012	13:1	13:1	13:1
2011	14:1	14:1	15:1
2010	14:1	13:1	15:1
2009	14:1	13:1	14:1
2008	15:1	14:1	14:1
2007	15:1	12:1	13:1
2006	15:1	13:1	14:1
2005	14:1	14:1	15:1
2004	18:1	14:1	15:1
2003	17:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2014)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2014	1%	1%	1%
2012	2%	2%	1%
2011	1%	2%
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	3%
2008	1%	2%	1%
2006	2%	2%	1%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2009)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2009	1%	3%	2%
2008	1%	3%
2004	2%	3%
2003	1%	2%
2002	1%	2%
2001	1%	2%

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Hispanic

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	5%	21%	6%
2022	7%	21%	5%
2021	5%	20%	4%
2020	4%	20%	5%
2019	4%	20%	5%
2018	5%	19%	5%
2017	5%	19%	5%
2016	5%	19%	5%
2015	5%	19%	5%
2014	4%	18%	4%
2013	3%	18%	3%
2012	2%	17%	3%
2011	1%	16%	4%
2010	2%	16%	3%
2009	1%	14%	1%
2008	2%	13%	2%
2007	1%	13%	3%
2006	2%	12%	2%
2005	2%	12%	2%
2004	2%	11%	2%
2003	2%	10%	2%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	1%	7%	1%
2022	1%	6%	1%
2018	1%	7%	2%
2017	1%	7%	2%
2016	1%	7%	2%
2015	1%	7%	3%
2014	2%	7%	1%
2013	3%	7%	2%
2012	2%	7%	2%
2011	2%	7%	1%
2010	3%	8%	2%
2009	4%	9%	2%
2008	5%	9%	3%
2007	1%	9%	2%
2006	3%	9%	3%
2005	4%	9%	3%
2004	5%	9%	4%
2003	6%	9%	4%
2002	7%	9%	4%

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White

86%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	87%	62%	89%
2022	88%	63%	90%
2021	89%	63%	90%
2020	89%	64%	89%
2019	89%	64%	89%
2018	90%	65%	91%
2017	90%	65%	91%
2016	92%	65%	91%
2015	91%	65%	68%
2014	91%	66%	91%
2013	91%	67%	91%
2012	92%	67%	91%
2011	93%	68%	92%
2010	92%	69%	92%
2009	93%	71%	95%
2008	91%	73%	94%
2007	98%	73%	95%
2006	93%	75%	94%
2005	94%	74%	94%
2004	91%	75%	93%
2003	91%	77%	93%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	7%	6%	3%
2022	4%	6%	3%
2021	6%	6%	4%
2020	7%	5%	4%
2019	7%	5%	4%
2018	4%	5%	2%
2017	4%	5%	2%
2016	2%	5%	2%
2015	3%	5%	4%
2014	2%	5%	3%
2013	3%	4%	3%
2012	2%	4%	3%
2011	2%	4%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.25

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	0.24	0.57	0.21
2022	0.22	0.56	0.19
2021	0.20	0.56	0.20
2020	0.20	0.55	0.20
2019	0.20	0.55	0.20
2018	0.19	0.54	0.18
2017	0.19	0.54	0.18
2016	0.15	0.54	0.17
2015	0.17	0.54	0.30
2014	0.17	0.53	0.17
2013	0.17	0.53	0.18
2012	0.15	0.52	0.17
2011	0.14	0.51	0.16
2010	0.15	0.49	0.16
2009	0.13	0.47	0.09
2008	0.17	0.45	0.11
2007	0.04	0.45	0.09
2006	0.13	0.42	0.11
2005	0.12	0.44	0.13
2004	0.17	0.42	0.14
2003	0.17	0.39	0.13

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

36%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	32%	41%	28%
2022	25%	34%	23%
2021	25%	36%	22%
2020	30%	37%	27%
2019	30%	37%	27%
2018	33%	39%	27%
2017	33%	39%	27%
2016	28%	40%	27%
2015	33%	40%	30%
2014	32%	40%	30%
2013	37%	39%	30%
2012	40%	39%	31%
2011	30%	37%	24%
2010	30%	36%	22%
2009	25%	32%	18%
2008	24%	30%	17%
2007	26%	30%	16%
2006	19%	30%	13%
2005	17%	29%	17%
2004	29%	28%	18%
2003	32%	26%	17%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Kansas	Paola School District
2023	5%	7%	5%
2022	3%	10%	4%
2021	7%	9%	7%
2020	8%	10%	8%
2019	8%	10%	8%
2018	8%	9%	7%
2017	8%	9%	7%
2016	8%	9%	7%
2015	6%	10%	7%
2014	6%	10%	7%
2013	8%	10%	10%
2012	5%	10%	7%
2011	10%	10%	10%
2010	10%	10%	10%
2009	11%	11%	10%
2008	11%	10%	8%
2007	5%	10%	7%
2006	7%	10%	6%
2005	6%	9%	6%
2004	3%	9%	6%
2003	4%	10%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paola School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?

Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockville Elementary School, Trojan Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?

359 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?

Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?

Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?

Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Paola School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 359 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education