Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonwood Plains Elementary School serves the northeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We will collaborate as a learning community to create an academically rich, inclusive, and respectful environment.
School Rankings
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Plains Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cottonwood Plains Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Werner Elementary School, Coyote Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Plains Elementary School?
330 students attend Cottonwood Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cottonwood Plains Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Plains Elementary School?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Plains Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Plains Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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