Cottonwood Elementary School

Cottonwood Elementary School is a regular public school located in Casa Grande, Arizona, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 480 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1, the school provides a manageable learning environment with 22 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.4 out of 10, with a state ranking of 1776 out of 2029 schools in Arizona, placing it in the 12th percentile.

In terms of academic performance, 17% of students are proficient in ELA/Reading, and 13% are proficient in Math, indicating areas where the school is focusing on student development. Casa Grande is a small city where Cottonwood Elementary is situated. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $62,944 and a median home value of $203,900.

Approximately 19% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 15.3%. Despite the academic challenges, Cottonwood Elementary School is an integral part of this tight-knit community, offering students a supportive and nurturing educational environment.

While current test scores at Cottonwood Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.