- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottonwood, CA
North Cottonwood
Federal NCES profile for North Cottonwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060999011802
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Cottonwood earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Cottonwood has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Cottonwood ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Cottonwood, CA.
School address
District: Cottonwood Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060999011802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
North Cottonwood held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060999011802 · Cottonwood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 21.7:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: West Cottonwood Junior High (419 students)
North Cottonwood held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How North Cottonwood compares
North Cottonwood held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$16,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, North Cottonwood is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cottonwood Union Elementary reports $16,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Cottonwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cottonwood Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Cottonwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Cottonwood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
West Cottonwood Junior High
Standard public school
419 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Middle
Standard public school
399 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Standard public school
294 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative education program
3 students
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative education program
2 students
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Cottonwood
How many students attend North Cottonwood?
North Cottonwood has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottonwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cottonwood?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cottonwood is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Cottonwood?
42.3% of students at North Cottonwood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Cottonwood?
The largest demographic group at North Cottonwood is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Cottonwood?
North Cottonwood has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 North Cottonwood rank among elementary schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Cottonwood ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Cottonwood, CA. 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 Union Elementary?
Besides North Cottonwood, Cottonwood Union Elementary also operates West Cottonwood Junior High (419 students). See the Cottonwood Union Elementary district page for the complete list.