Cottonwood Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cottonwood, Alabama 36320 · Houston County
#415 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#30746 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cottonwood, in the Houston County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 502 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 415th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 502.
There are 2 schools in Cottonwood; Cottonwood Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cottonwood Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Cottonwood Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a good school?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 41.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #415 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cottonwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks #415 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #30746 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School had 502 students in 2025.
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cottonwood Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottonwood Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Cottonwood Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.