Cottonwood Elementary School

cwe.vailschooldistrict.org/

505 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School is located in the Vail Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona, serving students in the growing Vail community. As part of a district that is consistently ranked among the highest-performing in the state, Cottonwood is known for maintaining a strong academic focus, fostering a supportive school culture, and emphasizing the importance of parent-teacher partnerships. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged students for long-term academic success while promoting personal character development and community engagement.

The school operates within the Vail Unified School District’s framework, which is widely recognized for its high standards and innovative instructional approaches. Families choosing Cottonwood benefit from the district's commitment to small-community values combined with robust educational resources. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Cottonwood Elementary strives to create an environment where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting friendships, and develop the foundational skills necessary for middle and high school.

505

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	205
Black	15
Asian	7
Two or More	48
American Indian	3

White
227 (45.0 %)
Hispanic
205 (40.6 %)
Two or More
48 (9.5 %)
Black
15 (3.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vail Unified District (4413)
Phone:	(520)879-2602
Website:	http://cwe.vailschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 97