Cottonwood Elementary School

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary School, located in Silverdale, Washington, is a public elementary school serving students within the Central Kitsap School District. As a community-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills in a supportive, student-centered atmosphere. The school serves a diverse student population, drawing from the surrounding Silverdale area, and works closely with families to ensure that every child is prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Cottonwood Elementary is recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its commitment to building a strong sense of school spirit. The staff focuses on creating an engaging educational experience that encourages curiosity and collaborative problem-solving among students. By prioritizing both high standards for academic achievement and a positive school culture, Cottonwood aims to equip its learners with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

362

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	60
Black	11
Asian	23
Two or More	54
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	9

White
200 (55.2%)
Hispanic
60 (16.6%)
Two or More
54 (14.9%)
Asian
23 (6.4%)
Black
11 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)

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:	Central Kitsap School District
Phone:	(360)662-8300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 47

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 64