Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cottonwood Education Services ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Education Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cottonwood Education Services's student population of 86 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Knowledge and Integrity
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottonwood Education Services is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
64%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cottonwood Education Services often compared to?
Cottonwood Education Servicesis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School, Mountain View Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Education Services?
86 students attend Cottonwood Education Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cottonwood Education Services students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood Education Services?
Cottonwood Education Services has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Education Services offer ?
Cottonwood Education Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Education Services part of?
Cottonwood Education Services is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487).
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