Cottonwood Elementary School
#313 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#44443 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Fernley, in the Lyon school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 572 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 313th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (32th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 572.
There are 6 schools in Fernley; Cottonwood Elementary School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
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
- 572
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- 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).
Fernley High School
Fernley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,327 students · 1.7 km away
Fernley Elementary School
Fernley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
442 students · 2.1 km away
Fernley Intermediate School
Fernley · Public middle · Grades 5–6
658 students · 2.1 km away
Silverland Middle School
Fernley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
677 students · 2.8 km away
Natchez Elementary
Wadsworth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
121 students · 7.2 km away
East Valley Elementary School
Fernley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
518 students · 7.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a good school?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 20.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #313 of 408 in Nevada. 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 Nevada?
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks #313 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #44443 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School had 572 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–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottonwood Elementary School?
There are 6 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.