Cottonwood Creek Elementary

www.vusd.org

627 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a public school located in Visalia, California, serving students as part of the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes student achievement and personal growth. By integrating core curriculum with a focus on building foundational social and academic skills, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators, parents, and students. With access to the resources and support services provided by the broader Visalia Unified School District, Cottonwood Creek focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where diverse student needs can be met. For families interested in current academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment information, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing district updates.

627

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	437
Black	11
Asian	35
Two or More	35
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
437 (69.7%)
White
103 (16.4%)
Asian
35 (5.6%)
Two or More
35 (5.6%)
Black
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)735-3539
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 129

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	310	49.4%
Male	317	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)