COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cottonwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) school district, located in Cottonwood, AZ with about 428 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 21 teachers, Cottonwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 at 301 N. Willard St in Cottonwood, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and community engagement for children in the Verde Valley region. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

Beyond its academic mission, Cottonwood Elementary plays a central role in the local community by offering programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture the well-being of its students. The school prioritizes a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and community members work together to meet the diverse needs of the student body. By focusing on both character education and fundamental scholastic achievement, Cottonwood Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Cottonwood Elementary School at (928) 634-2288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.