Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cotton Indian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotton Indian Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Cotton Indian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotton Indian Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1901 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
56%
36%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Henry County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotton Indian Elementary School's ranking?
Cotton Indian Elementary School is ranked #1901 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cotton Indian Elementary School often compared to?
Cotton Indian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cotton Indian Elementary School?
545 students attend Cotton Indian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cotton Indian Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotton Indian Elementary School?
Cotton Indian Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cotton Indian Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Indian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotton Indian Elementary School part of?
Cotton Indian Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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