COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cottonwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) school district, located in Casa Grande, AZ with about 428 students offering grade levels from 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 22 teachers, Cottonwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Elementary School, located in Casa Grande, Arizona, is part of the Casa Grande Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment for personal and social development. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success through structured curricula, dedicated instruction, and consistent communication with families.

The school is deeply integrated into the Casa Grande area, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive setting for children in their formative years. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Cottonwood Elementary strives to maintain high educational expectations, encouraging student participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular growth. Through its commitment to community engagement and student achievement, the school remains a staple for families seeking a foundational education within the Casa Grande region.

For more information, contact Cottonwood Elementary School at (520) 836-5601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1667 N Kadota Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
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COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Casa Grande, AZ with about 428 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
428
Teachers:
22.66
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 428 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.9%
White
15.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Black or African American
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.