What grades does Cottonwood Elem serve?

As a Primary school, Cottonwood Elem serves students in Paola, KS. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Cottonwood Elem located?

You can find Cottonwood Elem in Paola, KS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elem?

At Cottonwood Elem, there are approximately 12.4 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Paola, KS?

Cottonwood Elem is among the schools serving Paola, KS. The school is part of the local school system.

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Paola, KS 66071

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School Profile

Grades

PK–2

Enrollment

359

Student:Teacher

12.4:1

Locale

Town

District

Paola

Econ. Disadvantaged

44.9%

Phone

(913)294-8050

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

351

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

1.4

School Resource Officers

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,896

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$17,222

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$27,741

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 38%Local 52%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$316,796

+2.8% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Kansas City, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.5%

Below 150% poverty line

2.8%

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Uninsured residents

4.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

380

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

339

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

94%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

84 (25%)

Speech/Language Impairment

79 (23%)

Autism

43 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

35 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

27 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

3 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

379

Current enrollment

Declining(-19% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Elem

Cottonwood Elem currently enrolls 359 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in KS.

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