Cottonwood Elementary School

Cottonwood Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
925 Farm District Rd,  Fernley, NV
Lyon County School District
4.4
584 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
30%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
32.3%
State Average
25.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
579:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
59.9%
Hispanic
28.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Native American
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/25/2013
This school is now K-4. I Love Cottonwood. All 4 of my children have either attended or are still attending it. They teachers are wonderful and they Love Parent involvement. The PTA there is strong and active. It can seem a little cliquish but once you get to know people they open up. The Teachers,...
4.0 parent
4/19/2010
This is my son's first year at Cottonwood. He is in the 1st grade. His teachers are wonderful. They communicate well and address any concerns I have in a timely manner. The front office staff and the nurse are also very friendly. The PTA puts on fun events such as Family Bingo Night. My only complai...
5.0 parent
3/17/2009
4.0 parent
11/14/2007

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Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Fernley, NV and is served by the Lyon County School District in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 584 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Cottonwood Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fernley High School, Silverland Middle School, Fernley Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Fernley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cottonwood Elementary School.

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