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Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Aldrich Elementary School

Should you attend Cottonwood Elementary School or Aldrich Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cottonwood Elementary School
615 Piedmont Dr
Omaha, NE 68154
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Aldrich Elementary School
506 N 162 Ave
Omaha, NE 68118
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Aldrich Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aldrich Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
323 students
436 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aldrich Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aldrich Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aldrich Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aldrich Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millard School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#236 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
#4 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cottonwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aldrich Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in NE)
85%
(Top 1% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aldrich Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in NE)
86%
(Top 1% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aldrich Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millard School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in NE)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NE)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aldrich Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
2
Kindergarten Students
41
63
Grade 1 Students
54
67
Grade 2 Students
51
72
Grade 3 Students
52
69
Grade 4 Students
55
76
Grade 5 Students
69
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
1%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aldrich Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millard School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aldrich Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aldrich Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aldrich Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Millard School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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