COTTONWOOD CREEK EL

www.hipponation.org

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a public school located in Hutto, Texas, serving as part of the Hutto Independent School District. As a key component of the "Hippo Nation"—the community-wide branding for Hutto ISD—the school is committed to fostering an engaging, supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. The campus focuses on foundational academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels of the district.

The school emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, aligning with the broader district mission to provide high-quality education through innovation and student-centered instruction. By utilizing modern facilities and a dedicated staff, Cottonwood Creek provides a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to help students build strong character and academic proficiency within a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

686

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COTTONWOOD CREEK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	337
Black	66
Asian	30
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
337 (49.1 %)
White
215 (31.3 %)
Black
66 (9.6 %)
Two or More
35 (5.1 %)
Asian
30 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HUTTO ISD
Phone:	(512)759-5430
Website:	http://www.hipponation.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 59

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 80