Excellent
#192 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 10% in state
Cottonwood Elementary
Elementary School · Colorado City Unified District (4370) · Colorado City, AZ
A Colorado City Unified District (4370) elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 309, Colorado City, AZ 86021
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottonwood Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cottonwood Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado City), 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
$75,781
Median home value
$239,400
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Masada Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–9 | 2.5 mi | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Colorado City Unified District (4370)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottonwood Elementary is listed in Colorado City Unified District (4370); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonwood Elementary
Cottonwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Colorado City, AZ, part of Colorado City Unified District (4370), serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood Elementary
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary serve?
Cottonwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottonwood Elementary rank in AZ?
Cottonwood Elementary ranks #192 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Cottonwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottonwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Cottonwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Cottonwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottonwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cottonwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (928) 875-9050
- Area population (ZIP 86021)
- 4,619
- Area median age
- 19
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 86021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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