Cottonwood Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2026)

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Cottonwood Elementary School

16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338

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Top 10%

Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
: Top 10% in WA
: 73% (Top 10%)
: 78% (Top 10%)
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 10%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Cottonwood Elementary School
Kind	60
1	67
2	59
3	96
4	88
5	79

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Total Students

449 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School
2023	455
2022	438
2021	440
2020	470
2019	470
2018	711
2017	711
2016	715
2015	660
2014	627
2013	576

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School
2023	29
2022	30
2021	29
2020	28
2019	28
2018	34
2017	34
2016	31
2015	32
2013	25
2012	25

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 12, 2026

School Motto

Home of the Badgers

Average Class Size

20 students

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Cottonwood Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (WA)

#119 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School
2023	#119
2022	#144
2021	#150
2019	#150
2018	#143
2017	#136
2016	#102
2015	#79
2013	#100
2012	#161
2011	#119

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73%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	73%	41%	36%
2022	70%	40%	33%
2019	73%	50%	43%
2018	72%	51%	44%
2017	75%	51%	42%
2016	80%	51%	43%
2015	81%	49%	40%
2013	86%	64%	54%
2012	82%	63%	54%
2011	85%	60%	52%

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78%

53%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2022	78%	53%	50%
2019	82%	61%	58%
2018	83%	61%	44%
2017	82%	61%	57%
2016	83%	62%	59%
2015	82%	56%	50%
2013	91%	73%	69%
2012	88%	72%	70%
2011	87%	70%	66%

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80-84%

49%

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

16:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	16:1	16:1	19:1
2022	15:1	16:1	18:1
2021	15:1	16:1	18:1
2020	17:1	17:1	18:1
2019	17:1	17:1	18:1
2018	21:1	19:1	19:1
2017	21:1	18:1	19:1
2016	23:1	19:1	20:1
2015	21:1	18:1	19:1
2013	23:1	19:1	21:1
2012	22:1	20:1	21:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2014)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	2%
2012	2%	2%	2%
2011	2%	2%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	1%	9%	3%
2022	1%	9%	3%
2021	2%	8%	2%
2020	1%	8%	2%
2019	1%	8%	2%
2016	1%	8%	2%
2015	1%	8%	3%
2014	1%	7%	3%
2013	1%	8%	3%
2012	2%	7%	3%
2011	2%	7%	3%

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Hispanic

17%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	11%	26%	39%
2022	11%	25%	40%
2021	10%	25%	39%
2020	9%	24%	35%
2019	9%	24%	35%
2018	8%	23%	36%
2017	8%	23%	36%
2016	8%	22%	37%
2015	4%	22%	27%
2014	4%	21%	28%
2013	6%	20%	27%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	1%	5%	3%
2022	1%	5%	2%
2021	1%	5%	2%
2020	3%	5%	5%
2019	3%	5%	5%
2016	2%	4%	2%
2015	2%	4%	2%
2014	2%	5%	2%
2013	3%	5%	2%
2012	3%	5%	2%
2011	2%	5%	2%

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White

74%

48%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	80%	49%	50%
2022	81%	50%	50%
2021	82%	51%	52%
2020	82%	53%	53%
2019	82%	53%	53%
2018	88%	55%	56%
2017	88%	55%	56%
2016	85%	56%	56%
2015	91%	57%	65%
2014	91%	58%	65%
2013	87%	59%	65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	7%	9%	5%
2022	6%	9%	5%
2021	5%	9%	5%
2020	5%	8%	5%
2019	5%	8%	5%
2018	4%	8%	4%
2017	4%	8%	4%
2016	4%	7%	3%
2015	2%	7%	3%
2014	1%	7%	2%
2013	2%	6%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.42

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	0.35	0.68	0.60
2022	0.33	0.68	0.59
2021	0.32	0.67	0.58
2020	0.32	0.65	0.60
2019	0.32	0.65	0.60
2018	0.22	0.64	0.56
2017	0.22	0.64	0.56
2016	0.27	0.63	0.56
2015	0.17	0.62	0.50
2014	0.18	0.61	0.50
2013	0.24	0.61	0.50

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Eligible for

20%

49%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	19%	41%	53%
2022	13%	36%	52%
2021	11%	35%	48%
2020	10%	35%	48%
2019	10%	35%	48%
2016	11%	38%	50%
2015	12%	39%	50%
2014	9%	39%	48%
2013	11%	38%	47%
2012	10%	37%	45%
2011	9%	33%	41%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Cottonwood Elementary School	Washington	Kennewick School District
2023	4%	8%	6%
2022	4%	7%	5%
2021	5%	7%	8%
2020	5%	8%	7%
2019	5%	8%	7%
2016	6%	7%	7%
2015	4%	7%	7%
2014	4%	7%	6%
2013	3%	7%	7%
2012	2%	7%	6%
2011	4%	7%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Kennewick School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottonwood Elementary School's ranking?

Cottonwood Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.

What schools are Cottonwood Elementary School often compared to?

Cottonwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sage Crest Elementary School, Ridge View Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).

How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?

449 students attend Cottonwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Cottonwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School?

Cottonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School offer ?

Cottonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Cottonwood Elementary School part of?

Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Kennewick School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
: Top 10%
: 73% (Top 10%)
: 78% (Top 10%)
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education