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#885 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 44% in state
Cottonwood Community School
Elementary School · Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487) · Cottonwood, AZ
A Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487) elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 N WILLARD ST, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottonwood Community School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cottonwood Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottonwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,250
Median home value
$312,400
Median rent
$1,102/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Resource CenterPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Education ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Verde Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Liberty Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottonwood Community School is listed in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonwood Community School
Cottonwood Community School is a public elementary school in Cottonwood, AZ, part of Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487), serving approximately 421 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood Community School
What grades does Cottonwood Community School serve?
Cottonwood Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cottonwood Community School?
Cottonwood Community School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Community School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottonwood Community School rank in AZ?
Cottonwood Community School ranks #885 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Cottonwood Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottonwood Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cottonwood Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood Community School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Cottonwood Community School a charter school?
No, Cottonwood Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottonwood Community School a Title I school?
No, Cottonwood Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (928) 634-2231
- Area population (ZIP 86326)
- 25,476
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86326; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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