How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cottonwood Union Elementary | Upper Lake Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cottonwood, California | Upper Lake, California |
| Total Enrollment | 892 | 891 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cottonwood Union Elementary | Upper Lake Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,516 | $21,497 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| State Revenue | 61.3% | 54.1% |
| Local Revenue | 22.5% | 28.5% |
Cottonwood Union Elementary
Federal State Local
Upper Lake Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cottonwood Union Elementary | Upper Lake Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.8% | 49.6% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 31.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.8% | 8.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 9.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.1% | 67.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cottonwood Union Elementary | Upper Lake Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 293.5:1 | 345.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.5% | 43.3% |
School Types
Cottonwood Union Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Upper Lake Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.