Cottonwood Elementary

417 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
417
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White317
Hispanic39
Black10
Asian13
Two or More32
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    317 (76.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (7.7 %)
  • Asian
    13 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    10 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Andover
Phone: (316)218-4620
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cottonwood Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten57
Grade 162
Grade 272
Grade 361
Grade 485
Grade 580
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cottonwood Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17642.2%
Male24157.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)