COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cottonwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Liberal school district, located in Liberal, KS with about 519 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Cottonwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 1100 W. 11th in Liberal, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the USD 480 school district. As part of a district dedicated to fostering academic growth and community engagement, the school provides a foundational learning environment designed to support the development of elementary-aged students in the Liberal area.
The school operates under the broader mission of USD 480, which emphasizes high standards, inclusivity, and preparing students for future success. By leveraging the resources of the district, Cottonwood Elementary focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both intellectual development and social responsibility. Families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at [www.usd480.net](http://www.usd480.net/).
For more information, contact Cottonwood Elementary School at (620) 604-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 604-2700
http://www.usd480.net/
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Liberal, KS with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Liberal
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 37
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 519 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.8%
- White
- 13.3%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.