North Cottonwood

19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022

north.cwusd.com/

498 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

North Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school located in Cottonwood, California, serving students in grades TK through 8. As part of the Cottonwood Union School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, personal character, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success while encouraging them to develop into responsible and well-rounded individuals.

The school emphasizes a balanced approach to education, integrating core academics with various extracurricular opportunities to keep students active and involved. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and utilizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, North Cottonwood strives to create a safe and inclusive campus culture. Their mission centers on building a strong educational foundation for the rural community they serve, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

498

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Cottonwood
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	93
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	29
Pacific Islander	4

White
360 (72.3%)
Hispanic
93 (18.7%)
American Indian
29 (5.8%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cottonwood Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)347-1698
Website:	http://north.cwusd.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 107