Cottonwood Elem
#127 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#13824 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elem
Cottonwood Elem is a public elementary located in Paola, in the Paola school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 379 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 127th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 379.
There are 4 schools in Paola; Cottonwood Elem ranks 1st of 4 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%)41.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Cottonwood Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sunflower Elem
Paola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students · 372 m away
Paola High
Paola · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students · 561 m away
Paola Middle
Paola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 892 m away
Osawatomie Middle School
Osawatomie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
195 students · 12 km away
Osawatomie High
Osawatomie · Public high · Grades 9–12
295 students · 13 km away
Trojan Elem
Osawatomie · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
341 students · 14 km away
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center
Osawatomie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
172 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Delaware Ridge Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Northwest Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Grand Star Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
Sunset Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
College Hill Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Belmont Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elem a good school?
Cottonwood Elem has a Success Index (US) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #127 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Elem rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elem ranks #127 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #13824 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elem?
Cottonwood Elem had 379 students in 2025.
Is Cottonwood Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Cottonwood Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottonwood Elem?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Cottonwood Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.