COTTONWOOD CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lake Elsinore Unified school district, located in Lake Elsinore, CA with about 855 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Cottonwood Canyon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 Canyon Elementary is a public school located in Lake Elsinore, California, serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District. The school is situated in a growing residential area and is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

The campus itself is designed to provide a safe and engaging learning environment, utilizing modern classroom resources to help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Cottonwood Canyon maintains a strong focus on parent and community involvement, often hosting school-wide events and maintaining open communication channels to ensure a collaborative partnership between educators and families. As a neighborhood-centered school, it remains dedicated to promoting a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and high expectations for student achievement.

For more information, contact Cottonwood Canyon Elementary at (951) 244-2585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.