- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennewick, WA
Cottonwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530393003330
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393003330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Cottonwood Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530393003330 · Kennewick, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 16.9:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Cottonwood Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school 474
Cottonwood Elementary
474 students
What this shows Cottonwood Elementary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood Elementary compares
Cottonwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Cottonwood Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Kennewick
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Elementary
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher 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 Elementary?
19.3% of students at Cottonwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood Elementary is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Cottonwood Elementary, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.