Cottonwood Elementary School
Tel:
(316)218-4620
- Cottonwood Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cottonwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #145 out of 1,268 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 81% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Andover School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cottonwood Elementary School is Andover High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andover Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Andover Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Andover Andover High School Grades: 9-12 | 828 students
0.0 miles
1744 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316)218-4600 0.0 9-12 828 - Andover Andover Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 662 students
0.2 miles
1628 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316)218-4610 0.2 6-8 662 - Andover Andover Ecademy Grades: K-12 | 2777 students
0.4 miles
1411 N. Main
Andover, KS 67002
(316)218-4470 0.4 K-12 2777 - Andover Meadowlark Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 320 students
0.4 miles
1411 N Main
Andover, KS 67002
(316)218-4630 0.4 K-5 320 - Wichita Wheatland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
1.4 miles
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316)218-4820 1.4 K-5 441
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