Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Motto
Every Student… Every Classroom… Every Day
School Rankings
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
37%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
53%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.3%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Valley Elementary School, Fernley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
572 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Lyon School District.
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