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Cottonwood School

Summary:

Cottonwood School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Havre, Montana, with just 25 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, Cottonwood School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in both math and reading proficiency. However, the school's declining racial diversity and fluctuating academic rankings suggest areas for improvement.

Cottonwood School has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, ranging from 88-96% over the past 3 years. While the school's academic performance has been strong, with 52.94% of students proficient or better in math and reading in 2022-2023, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, from a low of 244 out of 287 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a high of 30 out of 329 in 2021-2022. The school's current ranking for 2022-2023 is 79 out of 332 elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby Gildford Colony School, while smaller in size with only 15 students, has a higher statewide ranking and a lower student-teacher ratio than Cottonwood School. This suggests that Gildford Colony may be able to provide a more personalized and focused learning environment for its students. Additionally, Cottonwood School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,660, which is higher than the state average, indicating that the school has access to significant resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 14627 Wildhorse Road
       Havre, MT  59501

(406) 394-2273

District: Cottonwood Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,969 Help


Students who attend Cottonwood School usually attend:

High:    Havre High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  25

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
American Indian:
12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cottonwood School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), American Indian (12%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottonwood School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottonwood School is $13,969.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cottonwood School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cottonwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Elementary 65th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottonwood School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 19.49 244th 287 15.0%
2021 51.98 204th 356 42.7%
2022 90.02 30th 329 90.9%
2023 76.86 79th 332 76.2%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cottonwood School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 42 42
1991 39 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1992 36 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1993 30 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1994 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1995 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1996 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1997 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
1998 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1999 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2000 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2001 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2002 13 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 15
2003 13 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 15
2004 15 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 16
2005 20 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 21
2006 18 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 22
2007 14 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 16
2008 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2009 17 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2010 17 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2011 16 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 19
2012 23 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 24
2013 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19
2014 23 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 24
2015 25 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 26
2016 29 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 31
2017 17 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 19
2018 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19
2019 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2020 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 17
2021 24 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 25
2022 26 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 27
2023 22 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 25

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 42 4.0 10.5 n/a
1991 43 3.0 14.3 0
1992 39 3.0 13.0 n/a
1993 33 3.0 11.0 0
1994 25 3.0 8.3 0
1995 24 2.0 12.0 0
1996 24 2.0 12.0 0
1997 14 2.0 7.0 0
1998 18 2.0 9.0 0
1999 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2000 10 2.0 5.0 n/a
2001 13 1.0 13.0 0
2002 15 2.0 7.5 0
2003 15 2.0 7.5 0
2004 16 2.0 8.0 81.3
2005 21 3.0 7.0 81
2006 22 4.0 5.5 31.8
2007 16 3.0 5.3 37.5
2008 15 2.0 7.5 13.3
2009 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2010 17 2.0 8.5 n/a
2011 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2012 24 2.0 12.0 0
2013 19 2.0 9.5 0
2014 24 3.0 8.0 0
2015 26 3.0 8.6 0
2016 31 3.0 10.3 0
2017 19 3.0 6.3 15.8
2018 19 3.0 6.3 0
2019 11 1.0 11.0 27.3
2020 17 1.0 17.0 17.6
2021 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
2022 27 2.0 13.5 n/a
2023 25 2.0 12.5 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 42 4.0 10.5 n/a
1991 43 3.0 14.3 0
1992 39 3.0 13.0 n/a
1993 33 3.0 11.0 0
1994 25 3.0 8.3 0
1995 24 2.0 12.0 0
1996 24 2.0 12.0 0
1997 14 2.0 7.0 0
1998 18 2.0 9.0 0
1999 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2000 10 2.0 5.0 n/a
2001 13 1.0 13.0 0
2002 15 2.0 7.5 0
2003 15 2.0 7.5 0
2004 16 2.0 8.0 81.3
2005 21 3.0 7.0 81
2006 22 4.0 5.5 31.8
2007 16 3.0 5.3 37.5
2008 15 2.0 7.5 13.3
2009 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2010 17 2.0 8.5 n/a
2011 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2012 24 2.0 12.0 0
2013 19 2.0 9.5 0
2014 24 3.0 8.0 0
2015 26 3.0 8.6 0
2016 31 3.0 10.3 0
2017 19 3.0 6.3 15.8
2018 19 3.0 6.3 0
2019 11 1.0 11.0 27.3
2020 17 1.0 17.0 17.6
2021 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
2022 27 2.0 13.5 n/a
2023 25 2.0 12.5 n/a

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,660
2021 $11,840
2022 $14,378
2023 $13,969

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottonwood School

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1125
 127.3%
African American00
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1122
 100%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood School

Cottonwood School ranks 79th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cottonwood School usually go on to attend:

High : Havre High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 25 students attended Cottonwood School.

Students at Cottonwood School are 88% White, 12% American Indian.


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