Cottonwood Union Elementary School District
School District · Cottonwood, California
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,516
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,516
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Cottonwood Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cottonwood Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Cottonwood
Cottonwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#130 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,516
$1,131 vs California median
District size
910 students
Smaller than California median
Top-Rated Schools in Cottonwood Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Cottonwood Junior High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | North Cottonwood | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cottonwood Union Elementary
Cottonwood Union Elementary is a Cottonwood, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 910 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $16,516 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Cottonwood Union Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Cottonwood Junior High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cottonwood Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Cottonwood Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cottonwood Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Cottonwood Union Elementary
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Cottonwood
- Total Enrollment
- 910
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cottonwood Union Elementary?
Cottonwood Union Elementary has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cottonwood Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Cottonwood Union Elementary is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cottonwood Union Elementary?
Cottonwood Union Elementary spends $16,516 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cottonwood Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cottonwood Union Elementary is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cottonwood Union Elementary?
West Cottonwood Junior High is the highest-rated school in Cottonwood Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cottonwood Union Elementary?
Across schools in Cottonwood Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California 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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