Cottonwood Joint District School District
School District · Cottonwood, Idaho
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
435
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
435
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#6 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,565
+$506 vs Idaho median
District size
435 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Cottonwood Joint District
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 | Prairie Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie Jr/sr High School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cottonwood Joint District
Cottonwood Joint District is a Cottonwood, Idaho school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 435 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $11,565 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Cottonwood Joint District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Cottonwood Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 67.5% and ELA proficiency of 69.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cottonwood Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cottonwood Joint District with test data.
Schools in Cottonwood Joint District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Cottonwood
- Total Enrollment
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- District spending per student
- $11,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cottonwood Joint District?
Cottonwood Joint District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cottonwood Joint District?
The average composite rating for Cottonwood Joint District is 8.3/10. 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 Joint District?
Cottonwood Joint District's district-level spending was $11,565 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 Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cottonwood Joint District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cottonwood Joint District?
Prairie Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cottonwood Joint District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Cottonwood Joint District?
Across schools in Cottonwood Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.7%. 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.7%
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Compare Cottonwood Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho 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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