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2 schools in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · 426 students · 1 city

From elementary through high school, COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT runs 2 public K-12 schools (1 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 426.

4-year change in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
426
+21 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 398 to 426 students (up 7%) and from 29 to 31 full-time teachers (up 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCottonwoodElementaryPK-06222
PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLCottonwoodHigh07-12204

About COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT administers 2 public schools across Idaho, collectively instructing roughly 426 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT is about 213, meaningfully below the Idaho average of roughly 402.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 426 students, expanded 5% from the 405 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT?
COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT operates 2 public K-12 schools in Idaho, serving approximately 426 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT?
COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT?
PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 222 students.
What grade levels does COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT serve?
COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.