Cottonwood Elementary

Summary:

Cottonwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Rigby, Idaho, serving 626 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County Joint District, which is ranked 35 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Cottonwood Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (82.11%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 73.57% to 92.18% white students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (15.65%) than the surrounding area. Cottonwood has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.6% in 2020-2021 to 19.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the 15.3% to 21.7% range of nearby schools. While the school's math scores are better than the district and state averages, its English language arts scores lag behind, with only 46.4% of students proficient or better compared to the district's 56.2% and the state's 53.3%.

Cottonwood Elementary's statewide ranking has declined from 131 out of 166 Idaho elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 159 out of 301 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is struggling to keep pace with others in the state. The school's female and male students have consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools in terms of performance. While Cottonwood's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Harwood Elementary and South Fork Elementary, also face challenges with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3955 East 200 North
       Rigby, ID  83442


(208) 332-6800

District: Jefferson County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  626

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cottonwood Elementary ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottonwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Elementary 159th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Cottonwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County Joint District 35th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottonwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.10 131st 166 21.1%
2022 35.59 125th 188 33.5%
2023 36.00 167th 252 33.7%
2024 48.03 159th 301 47.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.85 18th 19 5.3%
2022 29.66 22nd 23 4.3%
2024 45.10 42nd 69 39.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.77 18th 19 5.3%
2022 23.88 21st 23 8.7%
2024 50.58 39th 69 43.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

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Enrollment information for Cottonwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 518 4 1 86 0 1 9 0 619
2022 543 3 1 98 0 1 12 0 658
2023 514 2 1 98 2 2 7 0 626

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 Cottonwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 619 27.7 22.3 25.7
2022 658 28.4 23.1 12.8
2023 626 29.6 21.1 32.1

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 Cottonwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 619 27.7 22.3 25.7
2022 658 28.4 23.1 12.8
2023 626 29.6 21.1 32.1

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Elementary

Cottonwood Elementary ranks 159th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cottonwood Elementary are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 626 students attended Cottonwood Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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