Cottonwood Elementary School

Summary:

Cottonwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school is part of the Millard Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cottonwood Elementary consistently performs above the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, Cottonwood's 3rd-5th grade students scored 71.15%, 75.86%, and 67.14% proficient or better in ELA, respectively, compared to the state averages of 58.91%, 58.98%, and 57.43%. In Mathematics, Cottonwood's 3rd-5th grade students scored 71.15%, 79.31%, and 71.01% proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 60.65%, 59.96%, and 61.1%. Cottonwood's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 92.86%, significantly higher than the state average of 82.59%. Compared to the Millard Public Schools district, Cottonwood's performance is generally on par or slightly below, indicating the school is performing well within its high-performing district.

However, Cottonwood has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the performance gap between male and female students, as well as the relatively lower ranking of White students compared to the overall school performance, indicates a need to further investigate and address any underlying factors contributing to these disparities. Despite these challenges, Cottonwood Elementary School remains a high-performing school, with a commitment to supporting student success and a focus on addressing areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 615 Piedmont Dr
       Omaha, NE  68154-2731


(402) 715-1390

District: Millard Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,638 Help


Students who attend Cottonwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kiewit Middle School
High:    Millard North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cottonwood Elementary School ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 14th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Millard Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.45. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 2nd best among 24 elementary schools in the Millard Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottonwood Elementary School is $13,638, which is the 7th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Millard Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottonwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Elementary School 83rd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Cottonwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Millard Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Millard Public Schools 27th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottonwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cottonwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.54 176th 418 57.9%
2007 45.84 279th 430 35.1%
2008 64.69 167th 478 65.1%
2009 64.95 149th 471 68.4%
2010 74.21 69th 502 86.3%
2011 80.54 65th 473 86.3%
2012 78.50 66th 480 86.3%
2013 73.84 83rd 485 82.9%
2014 83.11 48th 483 90.1%
2015 78.46 78th 488 84.0%
2016 80.21 64th 480 86.7%
2017 89.71 13th 459 97.2%
2018 74.92 87th 450 80.7%
2019 71.08 109th 452 75.9%
2021 67.06 117th 442 73.5%
2022 58.01 190th 457 58.4%
2023 74.11 107th 459 76.7%
2024 78.45 83rd 428 80.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cottonwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.61 12th 31 61.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.87 149th 281 47.0%
2019 69.52 72nd 298 75.8%
2021 60.02 104th 264 60.6%
2022 67.24 77th 259 70.3%
2023 69.64 75th 312 76.0%
2024 60.68 43rd 112 61.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cottonwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 61st 341 82.1%
2019 73.04 80th 349 77.1%
2021 70.15 82nd 318 74.2%
2022 54.70 147th 337 56.4%
2023 75.89 75th 349 78.5%
2024 59.34 90th 203 55.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cottonwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.34 73rd 347 79.0%
2019 63.14 121st 367 67.0%
2021 55.76 136th 328 58.5%
2022 53.62 164th 356 53.9%
2023 70.41 99th 366 73.0%
2024 73.58 47th 203 76.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cottonwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.52 88th 391 77.5%
2019 68.35 99th 391 74.7%
2021 58.31 128th 368 65.2%
2022 48.04 196th 388 49.5%
2023 64.80 119th 385 69.1%
2024 70.23 73rd 261 72.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cottonwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 695 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1989 584 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1990 609 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1991 636 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1992 633 9 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1993 615 9 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 600 10 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 459 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 459 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 433 11 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 424 7 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 398 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 2 414
2000 394 3 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 379 2 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 336 2 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 336 2 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 295 4 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 331 4 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 314 7 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 296 7 7 17 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2008 314 11 6 21 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 314 11 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 323 8 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2011 284 7 6 40 3 0 9 0 349
2012 294 6 8 31 2 1 10 0 352
2013 297 8 6 30 2 0 12 0 355
2014 257 7 10 27 2 1 7 0 311
2015 255 6 6 29 1 1 11 0 309
2016 266 3 10 25 0 1 9 0 314
2017 253 3 7 19 1 0 16 0 299
2018 298 10 12 37 1 0 17 0 375
2019 308 3 10 39 1 1 18 0 380
2020 273 5 6 30 1 0 17 0 332
2021 277 8 5 22 1 0 18 0 331
2022 265 12 7 30 0 1 18 0 333
2023 276 11 4 34 0 1 20 0 346
2024 248 14 2 31 0 1 27 0 323

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 31.3 22.5 2.4
1989 588 26.8 21.9 2.4
1990 614 28.7 21.3 2.1
1991 647 28.2 22.9 2.3
1992 652 29.8 21.8 2.6
1993 634 30.7 20.7 2.7
1994 619 29.9 20.7 3.1
1995 477 25.1 19.0 2.1
1996 477 25.1 19.0 2.1
1997 449 24.9 18.0 2.7
1998 438 23.5 18.6 2.3
1999 414 23.0 18.0 6.1
2000 410 22.7 18.1 3.2
2001 392 22.5 17.4 3.8
2002 349 20.4 17.1 5.7
2003 349 20.4 17.1 5.7
2004 315 18.9 16.7 6.3
2005 354 19.9 17.8 10.2
2006 345 20.9 16.5 9
2007 329 20.0 16.5 11.2
2008 353 21.2 16.7 13.9
2009 349 21.6 16.2 14.9
2010 355 22.4 15.8 14.1
2011 349 23.4 14.8 17.2
2012 352 20.9 16.8 16.5
2013 355 21.9 16.1 18.9
2014 311 19.4 15.9 18
2015 309 18.0 17.1 16.2
2016 314 20.0 15.7 15.3
2017 299 17.1 17.4 20.7
2018 375 20.1 18.6 19.7
2019 380 23.1 16.4 19.7
2020 332 21.8 15.2 23.5
2021 331 26.3 12.5 27.2
2022 333 26.1 12.7 29.1
2023 346 26.6 12.9 31.8
2024 323 27.9 11.5 36.2

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 31.3 22.5 2.4
1989 588 26.8 21.9 2.4
1990 614 28.7 21.3 2.1
1991 647 28.2 22.9 2.3
1992 652 29.8 21.8 2.6
1993 634 30.7 20.7 2.7
1994 619 29.9 20.7 3.1
1995 477 25.1 19.0 2.1
1996 477 25.1 19.0 2.1
1997 449 24.9 18.0 2.7
1998 438 23.5 18.6 2.3
1999 414 23.0 18.0 6.1
2000 410 22.7 18.1 3.2
2001 392 22.5 17.4 3.8
2002 349 20.4 17.1 5.7
2003 349 20.4 17.1 5.7
2004 315 18.9 16.7 6.3
2005 354 19.9 17.8 10.2
2006 345 20.9 16.5 9
2007 329 20.0 16.5 11.2
2008 353 21.2 16.7 13.9
2009 349 21.6 16.2 14.9
2010 355 22.4 15.8 14.1
2011 349 23.4 14.8 17.2
2012 352 20.9 16.8 16.5
2013 355 21.9 16.1 18.9
2014 311 19.4 15.9 18
2015 309 18.0 17.1 16.2
2016 314 20.0 15.7 15.3
2017 299 17.1 17.4 20.7
2018 375 20.1 18.6 19.7
2019 380 23.1 16.4 19.7
2020 332 21.8 15.2 23.5
2021 331 26.3 12.5 27.2
2022 333 26.1 12.7 29.1
2023 346 26.6 12.9 31.8
2024 323 27.9 11.5 36.2

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cottonwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $517 (4.3%) $10,772 (89.2%) $12,081
2020 $274 (2.3%) $10,613 (90.9%) $11,681
2021 $292 (2.4%) $11,113 (91.1%) $12,197
2022 $332 (2.5%) $12,344 (91.4%) $13,503
2023 $334 (2.4%) $12,420 (91.1%) $13,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottonwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 107th of 459 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Elementary School)6381
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Millard Public Schools)7379
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Elementary School)6783
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Millard Public Schools)6975
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Elementary School)6062
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Millard Public Schools)7171
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Elementary School)6966
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Millard Public Schools)6774
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cottonwood Elementary School)6164
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Millard Public Schools)6474
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cottonwood Elementary School)7374
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Millard Public Schools)6879
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Cottonwood Elementary School)7388
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Millard Public Schools)8186
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380346
 8.9%
African American311
 266.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic3934
 12.8%
Pacific Islander11
White308276
 10.4%
Two or More Races1820
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.7%31.8%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Cottonwood Elementary School.

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks 83rd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cottonwood Elementary School are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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

Middle : Kiewit Middle School
High : Millard North High School


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

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