COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cottonwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Andover school district, located in Andover, KS with about 391 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 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located in Andover, Kansas, is a prominent school within the Andover Public Schools district (USD 385). Serving students in the local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The facility is well-integrated into the Andover area, a suburb known for its strong focus on family-oriented values and high educational standards. Like other schools in the district, Cottonwood emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending traditional core curriculum with social-emotional growth and character development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Cottonwood Elementary fosters a vibrant school culture driven by active community and parental involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support programs designed to engage students with diverse interests and learning needs. With a dedication to providing a safe, supportive, and challenging educational atmosphere, Cottonwood plays a key role in the Andover community, consistently working to maintain the district’s reputation for providing high-quality public education to its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Cottonwood Elementary at (316) 218-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.