Cottonwood Point Elementary

Summary:

Cottonwood Point Elementary is a highly successful public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Overland Park, Kansas, part of the highly-ranked Blue Valley School District. This school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking within the top 25 schools in Kansas for the past several years.

Cottonwood Point Elementary excels academically, with proficiency rates significantly higher than state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 5th grade ELA, where proficiency rates were 75.99% and 80.63%, respectively, compared to state averages of 43.34% and 39.3%. The school also performs exceptionally well for its Asian and White student populations, ranking 5th and 11th, respectively, out of all Kansas elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's performance for special education students is more average, indicating a potential area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools in the Blue Valley and Olathe school districts, Cottonwood Point Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Science. This suggests that the school may serve as a model for effective educational practices that could be replicated in other schools within the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10521 W. 129th St.
       Overland Park, KS  66213


(913) 239-6100

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,927 Help


Students who attend Cottonwood Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oxford Middle
High:    Blue Valley Northwest High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Asian:
14.2%
Hispanic:
6.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


 See top rated Kansas elementary schools

 Compare Cottonwood Point Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Cottonwood Point Elementary ranks better than 98.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 4th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.96. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Asian (14.2%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottonwood Point Elementary is 13.2, which is the 8th best among 21 elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Cottonwood Point Elementary employs 28.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottonwood Point Elementary is $10,927, which is the 9th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottonwood Point Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Point Elementary 11th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Cottonwood Point Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
White students:


Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 2nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Cottonwood Point Elementary?

Rank History for Cottonwood Point Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Cottonwood Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.76 135th 585 76.9%
2007 70.30 185th 600 69.2%
2008 53.97 352nd 614 42.7%
2009 69.54 172nd 621 72.3%
2010 79.53 60th 630 90.5%
2011 80.72 40th 631 93.7%
2012 75.78 87th 660 86.8%
2013 68.28 236th 668 64.7%
2015 91.61 14th 678 97.9%
2016 92.63 25th 656 96.2%
2017 91.71 32nd 659 95.1%
2018 94.99 13th 656 98.0%
2019 95.18 10th 667 98.5%
2021 94.95 17th 670 97.5%
2022 96.80 5th 668 99.3%
2023 97.56 4th 660 99.4%
2024 94.96 11th 653 98.3%
See the entire list of Kansas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Cottonwood Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.34 3rd 296 99.0%
2024 57.06 109th 306 64.4%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cottonwood Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.85 11th 574 98.1%
2019 95.20 9th 591 98.5%
2021 93.44 17th 591 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Cottonwood Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.97 19th 575 96.7%
2019 92.46 21st 586 96.4%
2021 93.65 23rd 605 96.2%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Cottonwood Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.86 5th 28 82.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at Cottonwood Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.03 26th 574 95.5%
2019 92.65 16th 592 97.3%
2021 91.82 24th 587 95.9%
2022 96.04 3rd 596 99.5%
2023 96.25 3rd 584 99.5%
2024 93.58 11th 579 98.1%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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.

Cottonwood Point Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Cottonwood Point Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Cottonwood Point Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Cottonwood Point Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 332 8 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 486 9 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 426 10 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 602 10 19 7 1 n/a n/a 0 639
1995 396 5 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 420
1996 396 5 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 420
1997 418 5 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 435 3 33 4 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 468 8 30 9 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2000 440 10 27 8 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2001 465 7 31 8 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 432 6 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 432 6 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 448 9 32 2 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 411 7 31 2 0 n/a n/a 22 473
2006 412 10 34 1 0 n/a n/a 23 480
2007 400 14 50 8 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 380 13 59 14 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2009 360 8 55 6 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 326 6 58 27 0 0 4 0 421
2011 314 4 62 27 1 1 4 0 413
2012 304 4 75 25 1 0 13 0 422
2013 298 10 65 26 3 0 9 0 411
2014 316 14 56 29 3 1 9 0 428
2015 277 12 50 27 2 0 7 0 375
2016 272 12 50 27 2 0 10 0 373
2017 263 13 66 29 0 0 12 0 383
2018 264 11 46 27 1 0 12 0 361
2019 267 11 43 32 0 0 15 0 368
2020 296 6 47 33 1 0 22 0 405
2021 273 6 47 33 1 0 18 0 378
2022 247 5 48 27 0 0 17 0 344
2023 267 7 53 24 0 0 23 0 374

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 Point Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 352 26.1 13.4 n/a
1992 506 29.5 17.1 4
1993 459 30.0 15.3 0.9
1994 639 32.2 19.8 0.9
1995 420 27.7 15.2 1.2
1996 420 27.7 15.2 1.2
1997 449 25.3 17.7 1.3
1998 475 27.4 17.3 0.6
1999 516 31.4 16.4 0.8
2000 485 34.1 14.2 0.8
2001 511 31.9 16.0 0
2002 477 32.0 14.9 0.4
2003 477 32.0 14.9 0.4
2004 493 32.2 15.3 1
2005 473 30.7 15.4 0.4
2006 480 32.4 14.8 1.1
2007 472 36.0 13.1 1.5
2008 466 33.4 14.0 3.4
2009 429 31.8 13.5 2.1
2010 421 30.9 13.6 3.1
2011 413 30.3 13.6 5.8
2012 422 36.4 11.5 6.9
2013 411 30.4 13.5 6.3
2014 428 30.9 13.8 8.2
2015 375 29.0 12.9 7.5
2016 373 31.0 12.0 8.3
2017 383 28.9 13.2 7.3
2018 361 27.3 13.1 6.1
2019 368 28.3 13.0 6.3
2020 405 28.5 14.2 4.2
2021 378 21.4 17.6 4.5
2022 344 29.7 11.5 4.7
2023 374 28.2 13.2 8.6

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 Point Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 352 26.1 13.4 n/a
1992 506 29.5 17.1 4
1993 459 30.0 15.3 0.9
1994 639 32.2 19.8 0.9
1995 420 27.7 15.2 1.2
1996 420 27.7 15.2 1.2
1997 449 25.3 17.7 1.3
1998 475 27.4 17.3 0.6
1999 516 31.4 16.4 0.8
2000 485 34.1 14.2 0.8
2001 511 31.9 16.0 0
2002 477 32.0 14.9 0.4
2003 477 32.0 14.9 0.4
2004 493 32.2 15.3 1
2005 473 30.7 15.4 0.4
2006 480 32.4 14.8 1.1
2007 472 36.0 13.1 1.5
2008 466 33.4 14.0 3.4
2009 429 31.8 13.5 2.1
2010 421 30.9 13.6 3.1
2011 413 30.3 13.6 5.8
2012 422 36.4 11.5 6.9
2013 411 30.4 13.5 6.3
2014 428 30.9 13.8 8.2
2015 375 29.0 12.9 7.5
2016 373 31.0 12.0 8.3
2017 383 28.9 13.2 7.3
2018 361 27.3 13.1 6.1
2019 368 28.3 13.0 6.3
2020 405 28.5 14.2 4.2
2021 378 21.4 17.6 4.5
2022 344 29.7 11.5 4.7
2023 374 28.2 13.2 8.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cottonwood Point Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $108 (1.0%) $10,820 (99.0%) $10,927

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottonwood Point Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 660 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Point Elementary)64.570.5
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)67.762.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Point Elementary)81.784.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)73.574.6
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Point Elementary)84.677
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)77.268.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Point Elementary)72.673.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)61.961.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Point Elementary)77.579.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)74.965.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Point Elementary)5173.5
 22.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)56.656
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Cottonwood Point Elementary)77.577.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Blue Valley)68.364.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368374
 1.6%
African American117
 36.4%
American Indian00
Asian4353
 23.3%
Hispanic3224
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White267267
Two or More Races1523
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%8.6%
 2.3%


Schools Near Cottonwood Point Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Point Elementary

Yes! Cottonwood Point Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

Students at Cottonwood Point Elementary are 71% White, 14% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Cottonwood Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oxford Middle
High : Blue Valley Northwest High

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Cottonwood Point Elementary.


Rate Cottonwood Point Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Cottonwood Point Elementary!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
s12_201200001684 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 42 milliseconds.