COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montrose County School District Re-1J school district, located in MONTROSE, CO with about 416 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 18:1. 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 3500 Woodgate Road in Montrose, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Montrose County School District. Situated in a region known for its access to the scenic Uncompahgre Valley, the school functions as a community hub dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also participating in activities that promote character development and collaboration.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cottonwood Elementary is committed to creating a positive school culture that values inclusivity and student engagement. By leveraging its location in Montrose, the school often integrates the local community into its programming, helping students connect their classroom lessons to the broader world around them. With a focus on preparing young learners for their future academic journeys, the school utilizes dedicated faculty and staff to address the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring a nurturing experience throughout their early formative years.

For more information, contact COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 249-2539 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3500 WOODGATE ROAD
MONTROSE, CO 81401-7575
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COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MONTROSE, CO with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
416
Teachers:
22.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 416 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.