COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School, located at 615 Piedmont Dr in Omaha, Nebraska, is a well-established institution within the Westside Community Schools district. Serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The campus is centrally located in the District 66 area, serving as a pillar for families who value academic rigor alongside a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and community engagement.

The school is characterized by its dedication to providing a well-rounded education, often utilizing a collaborative approach between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success. Cottonwood is frequently highlighted for its commitment to small-group instruction and personalized learning strategies, which allow educators to address the unique needs of individual students. With a curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with enriching extracurricular opportunities, Cottonwood Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

303

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	30
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	21

White
233 (76.9%)
Hispanic
30 (9.9%)
Two or More
21 (6.9%)
Black
16 (5.3%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

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:	No
District:	MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)715-1390
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 56