Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood School's student population of 340 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks within the top 1% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 957 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood School's ranking?
Cottonwood School is ranked #2 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cottonwood School often compared to?
Cottonwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Armstrong Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
340 students attend Cottonwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cottonwood School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood School offer ?
Cottonwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cottonwood School part of?
Cottonwood School is part of Granite School District.
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