Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a k-5 public school located at 11200 E. Orchard Ave, Englewood. Part of the Cherry Creek School District, the Cottonwood Cougars has a mission to value differences and celebrate each individual, embracing their diversity. The staff provides authentic and relevant learning experiences that promote curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and independence for all students. The team works with students and parents in a collaborative model focusing on physical and psychological safety. Finally, students are encouraged to foster perseverance and patience and develop relationships seeped in empathy and kindness.
Dedicated teams support gifted and talented English as second language learners and students on an IEP.
Young learners can take advantage of afterschool clubs and activities. Choose from Science Matters for STEM enrichment, Sticky Fingers Cooking to learn basic cooking skills, and Taekwondo!
Hot lunch is available, as well as bus transportation. If required, before and after school care is available at an additional charge.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
11200 E Orchard Rd,
Englewood, CO
Cherry Creek School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
72.5%
State Average
25%
Science
63.8%
State Average
30.7%
Student Diversity
Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
67.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.9%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/27/2025
Our kids were at this school and finished this year due to relocating from Colorado.Our son was at Pre-K and Kindergarten and our daughter was at 2+3 garde.Before moving here we looked at other 13 schools and we picked this one.I think this school is perfect!The teachers, the principal, the special...
5/15/2025
We transferred to Cottonwood this year with a 3rd grader and kindie and it’s been a wonderful experience! My kids are thriving and love going to school. After feeling discouraged at our neighborhood schools lack of parent engagement, fun experiences, communication and student progress we toured this...
1/20/2025
We've been so thrilled with our child's experience at Cottonwood Elementary, with its nurturing environment and emphasis on character education and community values. The teachers are exceptional, dedicated, caring, and passionate about their students' development — academically, socially, and emotio...
12/19/2024
We currently have 2 kids at Cottonwood with another joining down the road and couldn’t be more pleased with our experience with the school and district. Cottonwood is an exceptional elementary school- as is evident by the long standing tenured staff and community and parent involvement. The teachers...
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Attendance Zone
About Centennial
List Price Range
$300K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
167
Average Home Value
$911,213
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Household Income
$127,758
% of College Grads
62.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
3,114 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
77.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Dove Valley Regional Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
John F. Kennedy Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
Cherry Creek State Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Dog Park
Sundance Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kennedy Dog Park
Cherry Creek State Park- Off Leash Dog Area
17 Mile House Farm Park
Arapahoe Road Trailhead
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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