COTTONWOOD CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District school district, located in Wasilla, AK with about 462 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Cottonwood Creek Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a public school located in Wasilla, Alaska, serving students within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Situated on North Seward Meridian, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student engagement in a supportive environment. As part of the Mat-Su school system, it follows district-wide curricula designed to meet state standards while fostering a positive school culture focused on growth and character development.

The school is well-integrated into the Wasilla area, reflecting the values and needs of local families. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with parents and community members, providing resources regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Cottonwood Creek Elementary is committed to preparing its young learners for success in higher grades, utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational tools to address the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Cottonwood Creek Elementary at (907) 864-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 N Seward Meridian
Wasilla, AK 99645
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COTTONWOOD CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wasilla, AK with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
462
Teachers:
28.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 462 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COTTONWOOD CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
71.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
13.0%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Black or African American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.