Cottonwood Elementary School

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school located in Salina, Kansas, and operates as part of the Salina Public Schools (USD 305) district. The school serves students in the local community with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, Cottonwood emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the integration of essential skills to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement through a variety of classroom experiences and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of USD 305, Cottonwood Elementary provides its students with access to a structured curriculum and professional instruction aimed at meeting diverse learning needs. Families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on the school’s official website at http://usd305.com/cottonwood.

372

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	92
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

White
190 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
92 (24.7 %)
Two or More
65 (17.5 %)
Black
22 (5.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Salina
Phone:	(785)309-4600
Website:	http://usd305.com/cottonwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 29

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 59