Cottonwood Elementary School

925 Farm District Road
Fernley, NV 89408

www.ces.lyoncsd.org

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School, located at 925 Farm District Road in Fernley, Nevada, is a key educational institution within the Lyon County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a rural-suburban district, Cottonwood Elementary plays a central role in the Fernley area, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education, utilizing the resources provided by the Lyon County School District to meet state standards and address the individual needs of its diverse student body. By maintaining an active online presence through their official website, the administration ensures that families stay informed about school policies, curriculum updates, and community events. Overall, Cottonwood Elementary serves as a foundational pillar in the Fernley community, dedicated to creating a safe and productive space for primary education.

579

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	167
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	4

White
347 (59.9 %)
Hispanic
167 (28.8 %)
Two or More
37 (6.4 %)
American Indian
14 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)575-3414
Website:	http://www.ces.lyoncsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 14

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 120