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#768 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 38% in state
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
Elementary School · Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487) · Cottonwood, AZ
A Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487) elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 N WILLARD ST, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 Dr Daniel Bright Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Liberty Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| American Heritage Academy - CottonwoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #1 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
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is listed in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cottonwood, AZ, part of Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487), serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
What grades does Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School serve?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School rank in AZ?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School ranks #768 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (928) 634-7039
- 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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