Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)

Headquartered at 1 N. Willard Street in Cottonwood, Arizona, the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District is an active, traditional public school system serving the Prescott Valley-Prescott metropolitan region. Classified as operating within a distant town geographic setting, this non-charter district manages six operational schools offering educational services ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded programs. Community members, families, and researchers can reach the district administration at (928) 634-2288 or access district resources online through its official website at www.cocsd.k12.az.us.

The district serves a student population of 1,765 children, consisting of 838 female and 927 male students, with the vast majority of enrollment concentrated across the elementary and middle school grades. The student body reflects a diverse demographic breakdown, including 845 White, 814 Hispanic, 55 multiracial, 22 American Indian, 15 Asian, and 14 Black students. To support instruction and daily operations across its facilities, the district maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of approximately 410.48 staff members. This staffing model includes 169.1 teacher FTEs, 38.23 instructional aide FTEs, and 203.15 support staff FTEs, providing a well-rounded learning environment grounded in dedicated instructional and operational care.