Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District
School District · Cottonwood, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem
Enrollment
1,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem
Enrollment
1,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#18 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,818
+$642 vs Arizona median
District size
1,742 students
Typical than Arizona median
The short answer
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) ranks #18 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)'s schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mountain View Preparatory School (8.8/10), Cottonwood Education Services (8.4/10), and Oak Creek Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain View Preparatory School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cottonwood Education Services | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Oak Creek Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Cottonwood Community School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) is a Cottonwood, Arizona school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,742 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. District-level spending was $11,818 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain View Preparatory School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) students show an average math proficiency of 34.1% and ELA proficiency of 42.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) with test data.
Schools in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Cottonwood
- Total Enrollment
- 1,742
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
The average composite rating for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)'s district-level spending was $11,818 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Mountain View Preparatory School is the highest-rated school in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Across schools in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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