Willow Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Willow 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
Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
140 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#152 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
35
Kindergarten Students
20
74
Grade 1 Students
21
62
Grade 2 Students
22
69
Grade 3 Students
22
56
Grade 4 Students
18
71
Grade 5 Students
22
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
68%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
18%
17%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%