Iditarod Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Iditarod Elementary School or Cottonwood Creek 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
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Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iditarod Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
411 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#152 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
35
Kindergarten Students
65
74
Grade 1 Students
70
62
Grade 2 Students
61
69
Grade 3 Students
57
56
Grade 4 Students
64
71
Grade 5 Students
52
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
6%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
63%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
17%
17%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
