Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Point Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cottonwood Point Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood Point Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Point Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Point Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Point Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cottonwood Point Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Point Elementary School?
344 students attend Cottonwood Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cottonwood Point Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Point Elementary School?
Cottonwood Point Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Point Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Point Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Point Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
School Reviews
5 4/2/2008
Cottonwood Point is a wonderful school that has very encouraging teachers that students can really connect with. The teachers really help enrich students lives on and off school property.
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