Cottonwood Elementary

575 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School, located in Palmdale, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Palmdale School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and character building for its diverse student body. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Cottonwood Elementary places a strong value on community and school culture. The campus focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop strong interpersonal relationships. Through the active involvement of educators, staff, and parents, the school strives to provide a comprehensive support system that addresses the individual needs of each student, ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

575

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	355
Black	55
Asian	27
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
355 (61.7 %)
White
81 (14.1 %)
Black
55 (9.6 %)
Two or More
52 (9.0 %)
Asian
27 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Westside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)267-2825
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 93

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 59