Cottonwood Elementary

www.cottonwoodelementary.org

868 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary, located in Hesperia, California, is a public school serving students in the Hesperia Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing resources to support the specific needs of its local community.

The school environment at Cottonwood is characterized by a dedication to creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere for young learners. Staff and administration prioritize collaborative efforts between home and school to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. Through various school-wide initiatives and a supportive campus culture, Cottonwood Elementary strives to help its students build a strong educational foundation and develop the social-emotional skills necessary for long-term success.

868

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	718
Black	51
Asian	11
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
718 (82.7%)
White
74 (8.5%)
Black
51 (5.9%)
Two or More
12 (1.4%)
Asian
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Hesperia Unified
Phone:	(760)949-1390
Website:	http://www.cottonwoodelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	660
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 151

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 137