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Cottonwood School
Elementary School · Cottonwood Elem · Bozeman, MT
An elementary school in Bozeman, MT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
13233 Cottonwood Road, Bozeman, MT 59718
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 11-year record (2012–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cottonwood 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), 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
$91,852
Median home value
$579,800
Median rent
$1,748/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Gallatin Gateway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 107 | 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.
Cottonwood Elem
- Schools in district
- 1
- District spending per student
- $12,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cottonwood School is listed in Cottonwood Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonwood School
Cottonwood School is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Cottonwood Elem, serving approximately 19 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood School
What grades does Cottonwood School serve?
Cottonwood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Cottonwood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Cottonwood School a charter school?
No, Cottonwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottonwood School a Title I school?
No, Cottonwood School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (406) 763-4903
- Area population (ZIP 59718)
- 43,750
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 32
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.
- 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.
- 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 59718; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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