Cottonwood Elementary School
Tel:
(661) 267-2825
- Cottonwood Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Cottonwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #6067 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 39% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 18% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westside Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cottonwood Elementary School is Highland High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Anaverde Hills (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmdale Anaverde Hills Grades: K-8 | 678 students
0.0 miles
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923 0.0 K-8 678 - Palmdale Highland High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,734 students
0.7 miles
39055 25th St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304 0.7 9-12 2,734 - Palmdale David G. Millen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,016 student
1.2 miles
39221 22nd St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075 1.2 6-8 1,016 - Palmdale Summerwind Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 756 students
1.3 miles
39360 Summerwind Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863 1.3 K-5 756 - Palmdale Dos Caminos Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 767 students
1.4 miles
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849 1.4 K-8 767
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
