Is North Cottonwood a good school?

North Cottonwood ranks 2527 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Cottonwood?

In the 2023-24 school year, 515 students attended North Cottonwood.

What is the racial makeup of North Cottonwood?

Students at North Cottonwood are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of North Cottonwood attend?

Students who attend North Cottonwood usually go on to attend: Middle : West Cottonwood Junior High High : West Valley Early College High

North Cottonwood

Summary:

North Cottonwood is an elementary school located in Cottonwood, California, serving 508 students in grades K-4 as part of the Cottonwood Union Elementary School District.

North Cottonwood's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates of 44.88% in English Language Arts and 40% in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and male students generally performing better than their female and White counterparts. However, students with special needs and those from low-income backgrounds tend to perform lower compared to state averages. Notably, North Cottonwood has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 16.6% in 2018-2019 to 24.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, North Cottonwood's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby Happy Valley Primary, Prairie Elementary, and Meadow Lane Elementary. However, the Cottonwood Creek Charter school, located within 2 miles of North Cottonwood, significantly outperforms the other schools in the area with much higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public K-4

19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022-9115

(530) 347-1698

District: Cottonwood Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2527^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,377

Students who attend North Cottonwood usually attend:

Middle:	West Cottonwood Junior High
High:	West Valley Early College High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Number of students: 515

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

Hispanic:

17.3%

American Indian:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Cottonwood ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (17.3%), American Indian (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Cottonwood is 21.9. (See more...)

Compare North Cottonwood employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Cottonwood is $7,377.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Cottonwood:

SchoolDigger ranks North Cottonwood 2527^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See North Cottonwood in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cottonwood Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Union Elementary 556^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Cottonwood

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Rank History for all students at North Cottonwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	65.02	1597^th	5113	68.8%
2008	67.95	1498^th	5113	70.7%
2009	64.33	1706^th	5193	67.1%
2010	54.84	2283^rd	5314	57.0%
2011	48.09	2720^th	5377	49.4%
2012	34.85	3603^rd	5390	33.2%
2013	37.20	3511^th	5530	36.5%
2015	40.08	3007^th	5611	46.4%
2016	38.32	3187^th	5614	43.2%
2017	45.93	2762^nd	5692	51.5%
2018	53.85	2345^th	5662	58.6%
2019	35.00	3534^th	5789	39.0%
2021	50.20	644^th	1417	54.6%
2022	63.21	1882^nd	5883	68.0%
2023	60.82	2020^th	5874	65.6%
2024	50.51	2527^th	5862	56.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Cottonwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.66	1131^st	2420	53.3%
2024	37.32	1451^st	2634	44.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Cottonwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.60	3723^rd	5084	26.8%
2019	35.63	3460^th	5173	33.1%
2021	74.28	193^rd	1110	82.6%
2022	60.83	1635^th	5264	68.9%
2023	70.38	1209^th	5374	77.5%
2024	42.70	2932^nd	5511	46.8%

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Rank History for Female students at North Cottonwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	55.01	2233^rd	5413	58.7%
2019	37.47	3265^th	5492	40.5%
2021	67.13	371^st	1267	70.7%
2022	67.30	1626^th	5635	71.1%
2023	55.13	2164^th	5617	61.5%
2024	49.20	2450^th	5605	56.3%

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Rank History for Male students at North Cottonwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	51.98	2336^th	5431	57.0%
2019	33.56	3501^st	5510	36.5%
2021	33.95	774^th	1272	39.2%
2022	57.74	2063^rd	5663	63.6%
2023	65.29	1719^th	5650	69.6%
2024	50.83	2416^th	5636	57.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Cottonwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	61.07	1568^th	4830	67.5%
2019	41.11	2884^th	4963	41.9%
2022	51.14	2121^st	5084	58.3%
2023	65.79	1365^th	5098	73.2%
2024	51.00	2201^st	5102	56.9%

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Rank History for White students at North Cottonwood

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.74	2131^st	2737	22.1%
2019	14.33	2530^th	2834	10.7%
2022	37.00	1827^th	2726	33.0%
2023	36.58	1810^th	2662	32.0%
2024	25.57	2076^th	2647	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Cottonwood

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	318	4	4	45	12	n/a	n/a	8	391
2008	307	4	10	37	26	n/a	n/a	0	384
2009	279	2	7	32	32	0	6	0	358
2010	252	1	8	29	16	0	32	0	338
2011	263	0	7	36	10	0	16	0	332
2012	238	1	10	40	10	1	13	0	313
2013	406	5	12	84	22	1	14	0	544
2014	405	5	11	84	17	2	17	0	541
2015	383	4	9	77	19	2	34	0	528
2016	345	2	9	86	17	3	35	0	497
2017	334	2	8	82	12	2	38	0	478
2018	358	9	7	97	10	2	53	0	536
2019	347	6	4	97	26	2	46	0	528
2020	341	5	3	93	36	3	46	0	527
2021	365	2	3	92	38	2	39	0	541
2022	376	3	3	86	32	2	24	0	526
2023	368	4	6	85	32	2	11	0	508
2024	374	5	6	89	33	2	6	0	515

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Cottonwood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	391	0.0	n/a	n/a
2008	384	20.0	19.2	48.4
2009	358	18.0	18.8	0
2010	338	17.6	19.2	56.2
2011	332	n/a	n/a	62.3
2012	313	14.2	21.9	n/a
2013	544	19.0	28.6	51.7
2014	541	21.0	25.7	52.1
2015	528	21.0	25.1	59.5
2016	497	21.0	23.6	60
2017	478	22.0	21.7	55.4
2018	536	24.0	22.3	59.1
2019	528	23.0	22.9	56.3
2020	527	n/a	n/a	54.5
2021	541	25.0	21.6	53.4
2022	526	25.8	20.3	49
2023	508	23.5	21.6	46.3
2024	515	23.5	21.9	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Cottonwood

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	391	0.0	n/a	n/a
2008	384	20.0	19.2	48.4
2009	358	18.0	18.8	0
2010	338	17.6	19.2	56.2
2011	332	n/a	n/a	62.3
2012	313	14.2	21.9	n/a
2013	544	19.0	28.6	51.7
2014	541	21.0	25.7	52.1
2015	528	21.0	25.1	59.5
2016	497	21.0	23.6	60
2017	478	22.0	21.7	55.4
2018	536	24.0	22.3	59.1
2019	528	23.0	22.9	56.3
2020	527	n/a	n/a	54.5
2021	541	25.0	21.6	53.4
2022	526	25.8	20.3	49
2023	508	23.5	21.6	46.3
2024	515	23.5	21.9	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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