Fernley Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School
Should I attend Fernley Elementary School or Cottonwood 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
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fernley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
456 students
584 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
38 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#412 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
21
Kindergarten Students
70
97
Grade 1 Students
86
113
Grade 2 Students
77
125
Grade 3 Students
101
122
Grade 4 Students
104
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
24%
25%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
59%
64%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%