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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Cottonwood Elem — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Paola, Kansas|Paola

Paola, KS 66071

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Fri

End of 1st Semester / 2 Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

End of 1st semester (87 days) and 2 hour early release

Dec

Mon

No School - Remote Grade PrepStaff DayDistrict-wide

Dec

Tue

Winter Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

No School - InserviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Jan

Tue

School ResumesEventDistrict-wide

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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)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break - No School

Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.

Break

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

End of 1st Semester / 2 Hour Early Release

End of 1st semester (87 days) and 2 hour early release

half_day

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

No School - Remote Grade Prep

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Paola. Cottonwood Elem follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	No SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 1st Semester / 2 Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide End of 1st semester (87 days) and 2 hour early release	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Remote Grade PrepDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School ResumesDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the resumption date and any schedule details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No School - InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Last Day of School / 2 Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Last day of school for students, end of 2nd semester (88 days), 2 hour early release	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Grade PrepDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—