Cottonwood Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Omaha, Nebraska 68154 · Millard Public Schools
#110 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#6514 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Omaha, in the Millard Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 303 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 110th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 303.
There are 161 schools in Omaha; Cottonwood Elementary School ranks 37th of 152 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
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
- 303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- 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).
Kiewit Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students · 408 m away
Millard North High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,572 students · 1.3 km away
Harvey Oaks Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students · 1.5 km away
J Sterling Morton Elem School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 1.5 km away
Aldrich Elementary
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 1.7 km away
Grace Abbott Elem School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students · 1.9 km away
Montclair Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students · 2.9 km away
Ezra Millard Elementary Sch
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 3.1 km away
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students · 3.1 km away
Millard North Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Wildewood Elementary School
Ralston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
303 students
North Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students
McPhee Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Geil Elementary School
Gering · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Elmwood-Murdock Elem School
Elmwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a good school?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #110 of 511 in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks #110 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #6514 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School had 303 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.