Cottonwood School

5205 HOLLADAY BLVD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84117

www.graniteschools.org/el/cottonwood/

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary, located on Holladay Boulevard in Salt Lake City, is a public school operating under the Granite School District. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational academic excellence in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. It is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Holladay neighborhood.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern technology to prepare students for future learning. Beyond academics, Cottonwood Elementary typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to engage in social-emotional learning and creative arts. As part of the larger Granite School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives aimed at ensuring equitable educational experiences for all children in their transition from primary grades toward middle school.

340

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
294 (86.5%)
Hispanic
22 (6.5%)
Two or More
17 (5.0%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (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:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4798
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/cottonwood/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 52

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71