- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottonwood, AZ
Cottonwood Community School
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040237003619
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Community School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Community School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Community School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040237003619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Cottonwood Community School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 040237003619 · Cottonwood, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 11.6:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students)
Cottonwood Community School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr Daniel Brig
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
585 students
- This school
Cottonwood Community School
430 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Preparatory School
426 students
- Oak Creek Elem
Oak Creek Elementary School
238 students
- Cottonwood Edu 86
Cottonwood Education Services
86 students
What this shows Cottonwood Community School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Community School compares
Cottonwood Community School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Arizona - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 34.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Cottonwood Community School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Preparatory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Education Services | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Community School
How many students attend Cottonwood Community School?
Cottonwood Community School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottonwood, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Community School is 11.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottonwood Community School?
62.0% of students at Cottonwood Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood Community School?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Community School?
Cottonwood Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cottonwood Community School rank among elementary schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Community School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Besides Cottonwood Community School, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) also operates Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students), Mountain View Preparatory School (426 students), and Oak Creek Elementary School (238 students). See the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) district page for the complete list.