Cottonwood Elementary

16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338

455 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary, located in the Southridge area of Kennewick, Washington, serves as a prominent educational hub within the Kennewick School District. As a modern facility, it is designed to support the growing needs of its community, focusing on providing a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment for students in grades K-5.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, Cottonwood Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in a rapidly developing part of Kennewick allows it to offer contemporary resources and technology, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.

455

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	47
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
364 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
47 (10.3 %)
Two or More
32 (7.0 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Kennewick School District
Phone:	(509)222-6404
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 62

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 77