COTTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JACKSON
2766 LEVY ST
COTTONDALE, FL 32431
459 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cottondale Elementary School, located at 2766 Levy St in Cottondale, Florida, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Jackson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that each child receives the attention necessary to thrive in a structured educational setting.

The school’s official website, http://ces.jcsb.org, serves as a vital resource for families and community members, providing essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. As a cornerstone of the Cottondale area, the school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to promote a collaborative culture that encourages student achievement. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, Cottondale Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining high standards of academic and personal integrity.
459
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    315 (68.6 %)
  • Black
    90 (19.6 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: JACKSON
Phone: (850)482-9820
Website: http://ces.jcsb.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 225
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 65
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 64
Gender Ratio