North Cottonwood
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cottonwood, California 96022 · Cottonwood Union Elementary
#2598 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#32422 of 50,301 nationally
About North Cottonwood
North Cottonwood is a public elementary located in Cottonwood, in the Cottonwood Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 498 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2598th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 498.
There are 8 schools in Cottonwood; North Cottonwood ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.7
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 North Cottonwood by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Cottonwood
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cottonwood Preschool
Cottonwood · Public other
· 0 m away
West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students · 2.1 km away
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Cottonwood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
294 students · 3.1 km away
Evergreen Elementary
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
541 students · 3.8 km away
Evergreen Middle
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
399 students · 3.9 km away
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Cottonwood · Charter other · Grades K–12
184 students · 3.9 km away
Anderson Heights Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students · 5.4 km away
Anderson High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students · 6.0 km away
Anderson Middle
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students · 6.3 km away
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Anderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students · 6.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Cottonwood a good school?
North Cottonwood has a Success Index (US) of 39.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2598 of 5,693 in California. 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 North Cottonwood rank in California?
North Cottonwood ranks #2598 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #32422 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Cottonwood?
North Cottonwood had 498 students in 2025.
Is North Cottonwood a elementary school or a high school?
North Cottonwood is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Cottonwood?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Cottonwood; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.