Cottonwood Elementary School vs. Bess Herian Elementary School
Should I attend Cottonwood Elementary School or Bess Herian Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Bess Herian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bess Herian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
365 students
71 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
6:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1679 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
14
Grade 1 Students
46
11
Grade 2 Students
55
12
Grade 3 Students
58
15
Grade 4 Students
74
11
Grade 5 Students
69
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
11%
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
7%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
67%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
17%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%