NVPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Cottonwood Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Fernley, Nevada|Lyon
Fernley, NV 89408
School Profile
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
575
Student:Teacher
19.8:1
Locale
Town
District
LyonEcon. Disadvantaged
99.7%
Phone
(775)575-3414School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
27%
26th percentile in NV
Math Proficiency
24%
53th percentile in NV
Chronic Absenteeism
24.5%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
650
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
38
87% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,944
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,218
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,498
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 74%Local 10%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.9%
Below 150% poverty line
7.3%
Unemployment rate
9.6%
Uninsured residents
12.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,552
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,439
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
480 (33%)
Speech/Language Impairment
294 (20%)
Other Health Impairment
280 (19%)
Autism
219 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
46 (3%)
Emotional Disturbance
26 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
572
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood Elementary School currently enrolls 575 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NV.
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