Cottonwood Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Yakima, Washington 98908 · West Valley School District (Yakima)
#237 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#8248 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Yakima, in the West Valley School District (Yakima) school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 362 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 237th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 362.
There are 37 schools in Yakima; Cottonwood Elementary School ranks 3rd of 36 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- 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).
West Valley Innovation Center
Yakima · Public high · Grades 7–12
195 students · 1.4 km away
West Valley High School
Yakima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students · 1.5 km away
Apple Valley Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students · 1.5 km away
Wide Hollow Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.2 km away
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,167 students · 2.2 km away
Summitview Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 3.4 km away
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students · 4.3 km away
Wilson Middle School
Yakima · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students · 5.1 km away
Whitney Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 5.1 km away
Eisenhower High School
Yakima · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,258 students · 5.3 km away
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362 students
Pasadena Park Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a good school?
Cottonwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #237 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 School rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks #237 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #8248 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School had 362 students in 2025.
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cottonwood Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–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.