Cottonwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 · Carlsbad
#17 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#12932 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elementary
Cottonwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Carlsbad, in the Carlsbad school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 684 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 17th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 684.
There are 13 schools in Carlsbad; Cottonwood Elementary ranks 4th of 10 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%)28.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Cottonwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Childhood Education Center
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
207 students · 192 m away
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students · 192 m away
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students · 558 m away
Edison Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
0 students · 2.0 km away
Sunset Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 2.1 km away
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
908 students · 2.2 km away
Jefferson Montessori
Carlsbad · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students · 2.4 km away
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students · 2.6 km away
Desert Willow Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students · 3.5 km away
Carlsbad Early College High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Enchanted Hills Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
673 students
Tierra Antigua Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Desert Willow Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Highland Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
El Camino Real Academy Community
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
704 students
Monte Vista Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary a good school?
Cottonwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 67.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #17 of 416 in New Mexico. 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 rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Elementary ranks #17 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #12932 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary had 684 students in 2025.
Is Cottonwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cottonwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottonwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cottonwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.