Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonwood Intermediate School serves the southern part of Liberal, KS, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
88%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
8%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
500 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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