Enrollment
198
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Federal NCES profile for The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410000901734Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #72 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 198
- students enrolled
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science ranks #72 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Department of Education · Oregon
NCES ID 410000901734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 198 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 22.1:1).
Oregon Department of Education also operates Four Rivers Community School (367 students) and The Ivy School (273 students) alongside The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science compares
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oregon - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
How The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Rivers Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Ivy School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oregon School for the Deaf | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
How many students attend The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The largest demographic group at The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science ranks #72 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portland on the city page.
Is The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science a good school?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oregon Department of Education?
Besides The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science, Oregon Department of Education also operates Four Rivers Community School (367 students), The Ivy School (273 students), and Eagle Charter School (150 students). See the Oregon Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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