Enrollment
338
Elementary
DISTRICT 272 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLORADO CITY UNIFIED DISTRICT (4370)·NCES 040002103446
Cottonwood Elementary
185 E. University Ave., Colorado City, AZ 86021 · (928) 875-9050 · Mohave County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL338 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 84% of Arizona public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 102 | 30% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 34 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 44 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 33 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (38) is 15% larger than its 5th grade class (33).
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Cottonwood Elementary→El Capitan Public School
Based on grade levels within Colorado City Unified District (4370). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingMath
58.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -6.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Arizona average is about 38 of 100. Math scores are down about 6 points since 2017.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | 58.0% |
| 2023-24 | 49.0% | 52.0% |
| 2022-23 | 45.0% | 49.0% |
| 2021-22 | 38.0% | 34.0% |
| 2020-21 | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| 2018-19 | 54.0% | 56.0% |
| 2017-18 | 59.0% | 64.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Cottonwood Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Mohave County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.0% | #147 of 1,072 ▲ 58 | #1 of 26 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #301 of 1,072 ▲ 80 | #3 of 26 ▲ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.5pp | #395 of 930 | #10 of 24 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 338 | #823 of 1,223 | #19 of 34 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.8:1 | #708 of 991 | #6 of 21 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.9% | #961 of 1,007 | #24 of 24 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.0% | #150 of 256 | #7 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
338
+20 (+6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 19.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 338 | 18 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 357 | 18 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 380 | 15 | 25.3:1 | 65% (246) |
| 2020-21 | 318 | 16 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 313 | 14 | 22.4:1 | 90% (281) |
| 2015-16 | 242 | 9 | 26.9:1 | 67% (161) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cottonwood Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (313 to 338); teachers up 29% (14 to 18).
About Cottonwood Elementary
In Colorado City, Arizona, part of Mohave County, Cottonwood Elementary is an elementary school. The latest federal count shows 338 students in pre-K through 5. The average for elementary schools in Arizona is about 451 students, so this school is 25% smaller than average.
Cottonwood Elementary falls under Colorado City Unified District (4370), which has 2 schools enrolling 544 students.
White students are the large majority at Cottonwood Elementary, with 96% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 2% Native American. In Mohave County overall, about 80% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at Cottonwood Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 7%.
At Cottonwood Elementary, 18 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 18.8:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Arizona average 17.0:1.
The allk12 Grade for Cottonwood Elementary is A-. Compared with Arizona public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 84% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Census Bureau estimates for Mohave County show that median household income is about $57,684, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Cottonwood Elementary is one of 77 public schools in Mohave County, which together enroll about 23,396 students.
The closest other public school is Water Canyon High, about 0.9 miles away. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Remote.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Cottonwood Elementary went from 318 students to 338. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 19.9:1 in 2020-21 to 18.8:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Mohave County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
220,517
Census ACS
Median income
$57,684
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
23,396 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Colorado City Unified District (4370)
- El Capitan Public SchoolHigh · 206 students
- Colorado City High SchoolElementary
- Colorado City Jr High SchoolElementary
Other schools in Colorado City
- Masada Charter SchoolCombined · 522 students
- El Capitan Public SchoolHigh · 206 students
- Colorado City High SchoolElementary
- Colorado City Jr High SchoolElementary
Other Cottonwood Elementary schools
20 other US public schools in 12 states are named Cottonwood Elementary. Cottonwood Elementary is the 18th largest of the 21.
- Cottonwood Elementary SchoolTUCSON, AZ · 570 students
- Cottonwood Elementary SchoolCASA GRANDE, AZ · 515 students
- Cottonwood Elementary SchoolCLEVELAND, TX · 1,023 students
- Cottonwood ElementaryHesperia, CA · 868 students
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYCARLSBAD, NM · 684 students
Nearby schools
- Water Canyon High0.9 mi · 311
- Water Canyon School1.0 mi · 276
- El Capitan Public School1.9 mi · 206
- Masada Charter School2.5 mi · 522
- Springdale School13.7 mi · 35
- Hurricane Intermediate21.4 mi · 723
Frequently asked questions
About Cottonwood ElementaryHow large is Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary enrolls approximately 338 students in grades PK-05.
Is Cottonwood Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cottonwood Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Cottonwood Elementary?
Approximately 18.8:1 students per teacher at Cottonwood Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Cottonwood Elementary?
Student demographics at Cottonwood Elementary are roughly 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is Cottonwood Elementary in?
Cottonwood Elementary is part of Colorado City Unified District (4370).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.