Cottonwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kennewick, Washington 99338 · Kennewick School District
#113 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#4254 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elementary
Cottonwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Kennewick, in the Kennewick School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 474 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 113th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 474.
There are 30 schools in Kennewick; Cottonwood Elementary ranks 1st of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cottonwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desert Hills Middle School
Kennewick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students · 1.7 km away
Amon Creek Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 2.6 km away
Sunset View Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students · 4.2 km away
Ridge View Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students · 4.4 km away
Badger Mountain Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students · 4.7 km away
Orchard Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 4.9 km away
Fuerza Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students · 5.3 km away
Benton County Jail
Kennewick · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 5.4 km away
Sage Crest Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 5.4 km away
Vista Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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474 students
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474 students
Minnehaha Elementary School
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474 students
College Place Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Endeavour Elementary School
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
Park Orchard Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary a good school?
Cottonwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 81.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #113 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary ranks #113 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #4254 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary had 474 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.