What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School serve?

Cottonwood Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the MONTROSE area.

Where is Cottonwood Elementary School located?

Cottonwood Elementary School is a town school in MONTROSE, CO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary School is 18.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in MONTROSE, CO?

Schools in MONTROSE include Cottonwood Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the MONTROSE area.

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Primary|MONTROSE, Colorado|Montrose County School District Re-1J

MONTROSE, CO 81402

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

412

Student:Teacher

18.7:1

Locale

Town

District

Montrose County School District Re-1J

Econ. Disadvantaged

41.0%

Phone

(970)249-2539

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

25 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Near average in CO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

433

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

24.6

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.0599999

School Resource Officers

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,857

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,896

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,978

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 56%Local 29%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$484,852

+2.0% 1yr+41.6% 5yr

Montrose, CO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

13.3%

Uninsured residents

10.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

394

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Elementary School

Cottonwood Elementary School currently enrolls 412 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CO.

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