Cottonwood Elementary School
#571 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#40017 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Salina, in the Salina school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 326 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 571st of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 326.
There are 13 schools in Salina; Cottonwood Elementary School ranks 9th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
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
- 326
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cottonwood Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oakdale Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 1.7 km away
Salina High Central
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students · 1.9 km away
Sunset Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 2.2 km away
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students · 2.5 km away
Heusner Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 2.7 km away
Salina South Middle
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students · 3.4 km away
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 3.9 km away
Stewart Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 4.1 km away
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students · 4.8 km away
Coronado Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
South Hutchinson Elem
South Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
326 students
Quindaro Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Wheatland Elem
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–3
325 students
Rose Hill Intermediate
Rose Hill · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
328 students
Clearwater Elementary West
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
329 students
Eisenhower Elem
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
323 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a good school?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 27.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #571 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 Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks #571 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #40017 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School had 326 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–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottonwood Elementary School?
There are 10 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.