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Sage Crest Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School

Should you attend Sage Crest Elementary School or Cottonwood 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
Sage Crest Elementary School
6411 W 38th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cottonwood Elementary School
16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Cottonwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sage Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
649 students
449 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sage Crest 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 Cottonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sage Crest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sage Crest 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 Cottonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sage Crest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#498 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#144 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sage Crest 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in WA)
70%
(Top 10% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sage Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington 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 Cottonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in WA)
78%
(Top 10% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sage Crest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington 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 Cottonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in WA)
80-84%
(Top 5% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sage Crest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
98
60
Grade 1 Students
120
67
Grade 2 Students
101
59
Grade 3 Students
112
96
Grade 4 Students
102
88
Grade 5 Students
116
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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 Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sage Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sage Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sage Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sage Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, 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
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sage Crest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sage Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kennewick School District and Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sage Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sage Crest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, 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 Cottonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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