Cottonwood Elementary School

(509)965-2052

www.wvsd208.org/cw/sitehome/

397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school located in Yakima, Washington, serving students as part of the West Valley School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build a strong educational foundation. The campus focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to engage in both their academic pursuits and their personal growth, preparing them for future success in the district’s upper-level schools.

Beyond core curriculum instruction, Cottonwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and active partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff. The school leverages the resources of the West Valley School District to provide students with modern educational tools and a variety of programs intended to meet diverse learning needs. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, Cottonwood aims to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary school years.

397

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	121
Black	5
Asian	14
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
248 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
121 (30.5 %)
Asian
14 (3.5 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	N/A
District:	West Valley School District (Yakima)
Phone:	(509)965-2052
Website:	http://www.wvsd208.org/cw/sitehome/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 81

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 73