Cottonwood Elementary

Summary:

Cottonwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cleveland, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 827. The school is part of the Cleveland Independent School District, which is ranked 938 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cottonwood Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,805 and 4,192 out of 4,578 to 4,675 schools over the past four school years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Cottonwood Elementary students who scored proficient or better on the STAAR Reading test ranged from 22.96% for 3rd grade to 30.26% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 53.96%, respectively. Cottonwood Elementary also has an extremely high percentage of students from low-income families, with 96.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Cleveland Independent School District and surrounding districts, Cottonwood Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests and has a lower overall ranking. For instance, Pine Burr Elementary and Santa Fe Elementary, both within the Cleveland ISD, outperform Cottonwood Elementary on STAAR Reading and Mathematics in most grade levels. However, Cottonwood Elementary's performance is more comparable to other high-poverty schools in the region, such as Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary and Dogwood Elementary, which also serve predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1922 Rd 3549
Cleveland, TX 77327

(281) 761-7540

District: Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4192^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,081

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 1,116

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.8%

White:

3.0%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cottonwood Elementary ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Cottonwood Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.8%), White (3%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary is 15.7, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottonwood Elementary is $11,081. 2 elementary schools in the Cleveland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottonwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottonwood Elementary 4192^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cottonwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Cleveland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Independent School District (Isd) 938^th of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2021	20.65	3805^th	4578	16.9%
2022	15.69	4173^rd	4581	8.9%
2023	20.12	3997^th	4647	14.0%
2024	16.92	4192^nd	4675	10.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	34.10	2424^th	3446	29.7%
2022	22.64	3081^st	3487	11.6%
2023	26.01	2968^th	3556	16.5%
2024	21.97	3179^th	3638	12.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.21	2870^th	3799	24.5%
2022	36.07	2570^th	3952	35.0%
2023	36.32	2609^th	4086	36.1%
2024	16.70	4008^th	4261	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.04	3310^th	4451	25.6%
2022	23.70	3853^rd	4477	13.9%
2023	28.33	3625^th	4521	19.8%
2024	22.69	3981^st	4560	12.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	19.71	3900^th	4499	13.3%
2022	16.28	4177^th	4561	8.4%
2023	19.41	4060^th	4588	11.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.83	2682^nd	3006	10.8%
2022	21.48	2668^th	2958	9.8%
2023	33.04	2482^nd	2980	16.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.70	2590^th	4331	40.2%
2022	33.16	3300^th	4461	26.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.12	3592^nd	4498	20.1%
2022	17.49	4111^th	4563	9.9%
2023	23.63	3789^th	4585	17.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	62.43	685^th	2421	71.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	26.44	3475^th	4329	19.7%
2022	18.99	3993^rd	4376	8.8%
2023	23.43	3774^th	4401	14.2%
2024	19.10	4003^rd	4431	9.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cottonwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	3.76	3055^th	3082	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	19	11	0	1021	1	0	4	1056
2022	40	19	1	1109	1	0	5	1175
2023	26	22	0	772	1	0	6	827
2024	33	27	2	1047	1	1	5	1116

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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
2020	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	1056	60.2	17.5	98.7
2022	1175	61.1	19.2	98.5
2023	827	67.4	12.2	97
2024	1116	70.7	15.7	96.9

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
2020	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	1056	60.2	17.5	98.7
2022	1175	61.1	19.2	98.5
2023	827	67.4	12.2	97
2024	1116	70.7	15.7	96.9

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,170 (10.6%)	$9,911 (89.4%)	$11,081

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Cottonwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cottonwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1922 Rd 3549	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 761-7540	1,116	71	15.7	96.9%	33 (3.0%)	27 (2.4%)	1,047 (93.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	16.9	4192^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	10.3%		20.1	3997^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.0%	195	4.0	14.3	16.7	0.0	20.0			23.0	25.0	30.3		19.7	22.7	41.7		8.3	$11,081	$1,170	$9,911
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1954 Rd 5714	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 479-9078	705	52	13.6	93.5%	20 (2.8%)	22 (3.1%)	652 (92.5%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)								(n/a)	0.0			0.0				11.6	10.3	18.3		11.6	8.3	9.2		1.7
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	4114 Rd 5200	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 479-9078	873	58	14.9	94.8%	16 (1.8%)	9 (1.0%)	838 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	11.3	4459^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.6%					(n/a)								14.3	13.2	38.0		12.3	7.2	37.7		4.9
Dogwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Dogwood	New Caney	77357	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-2960	846	58	14.4	86.5%	139 (16.4%)	18 (2.1%)	676 (79.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	31.2	3358^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.2%		26	3627^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.9%	269	9.1	14.3	10.0	6.8	7.1	19.1	5.0	29.7	44.2	43.9		17.6	37.5	41.2		15.7	$10,891	$1,874	$9,017
Pine Burr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7054 Rd 3540	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(346) 799-4900	745	55	13.5	97.6%	24 (3.2%)	11 (1.5%)	706 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	9	4534^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.0%		5.5	4596^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.1%	62	0.0	9.1	7.7	2.7	4.8	0.0	0.0	10.4	16.2	29.1		10.1	20.7	20.5		9.1
Santa Fe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7499 Rd 3540	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 592-8717	866	59	14.7	97.9%	33 (3.8%)	8 (0.9%)	820 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	7.5	4575^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.1%					(n/a)	8.3	26.7	33.3	20.0		22.2	0.0	14.6	22.4	19.6		13.9	21.7	11.8		3.0
Tavola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18885 Winding Summit Dr	New Caney	77357	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 577-2900	1,038	57	18.1	70.0%	281 (27.1%)	135 (13.0%)	558 (53.8%)	11 (1.1%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.9%)	23	3867^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.3%		24	3770^th of 4647 public elementary schools	18.9%	97		16.7			20.0			27.6	36.4	37.6		31.9	27.4	30.5		11.6	$11,310	$1,807	$9,503
Greenleaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	26275 Fm 2090	Splendora	77372	Montgomery County	Splendora Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 689-8020	708	49	14.4	78.2%	321 (45.3%)	23 (3.2%)	343 (48.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (2.0%)	30.1	3429^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.7%		21.3	3925^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.5%	496	22.2	16.7			71.4			33.3	38.2	24.7	39.0	28.0	54.3	43.0	9.3	19.6	$9,690	$1,161	$8,528
Peach Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	14455 Cox St	Splendora	77372	Montgomery County	Splendora Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 689-3114	675	49	13.6	71.4%	303 (44.9%)	7 (1.0%)	350 (51.9%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	21.1	3971^st of 4675 public elementary schools	15.1%		19.6	4029^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.3%	58		18.2			10.0			38.0	39.0	35.8	35.1	22.7	22.7	29.6	19.4	10.0	$10,740	$1,173	$9,567
Falcon Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	26503 Fm 2100	Huffman	77336	Harris County	Huffman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 324-7653	657	51	12.8	51.6%	385 (58.6%)	14 (2.1%)	241 (36.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	42.8	2655^th of 4675 public elementary schools	43.2%		47.1	2341^st of 4647 public elementary schools	49.6%	314	7.7	11.1		14.3	0.0			45.3	44.8	47.2		32.4	34.0	44.1		25.2	$10,253	$1,459	$8,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Elementary

Is Cottonwood Elementary a good school?

Cottonwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Cottonwood Elementary in?

Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,116 students attended Cottonwood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Elementary?

Students at Cottonwood Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

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