- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottonwood, AZ
Cottonwood Education Services
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Education Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040237000166
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Education Services earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Education Services has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Education Services ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cottonwood, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040237000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Cottonwood Education Services grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+55.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 040237000166 · Cottonwood, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 7.2:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students)
Cottonwood Education Services grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+55.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood Education Services in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr Daniel Brig
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
585 students
- Cottonwood Com
Cottonwood Community School
430 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Preparatory School
426 students
- Oak Creek Elem
Oak Creek Elementary School
238 students
- This school 86
Cottonwood Education Services
86 students
What this shows Cottonwood Education Services reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Education Services compares
Cottonwood Education Services is a growing 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 58% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 4% in Arizona - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Cottonwood Education Services is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
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 Education Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood Education Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Education Services
How many students attend Cottonwood Education Services?
Cottonwood Education Services has 86 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottonwood, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Education Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Education Services is 7.2:1, which is 58% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 54% 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 Education Services?
58.3% of students at Cottonwood Education Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood Education Services?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood Education Services is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Education Services?
Cottonwood Education Services has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cottonwood Education Services rank among schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Education Services ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Besides Cottonwood Education Services, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) also operates Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students), Cottonwood Community School (430 students), and Mountain View Preparatory School (426 students). See the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) district page for the complete list.