Cottonwood Elementary School

www.usd480.net

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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/).

498

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	429
Black	6
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
429 (86.1 %)
White
40 (8.0 %)
Asian
11 (2.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Liberal
Phone:	(620)604-2700
Website:	http://www.usd480.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 90