Cottonwood Elementary

www.natronaschools.org/

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary, located in Casper, Wyoming, is part of the Natrona County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for personal and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, aiming to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school through structured learning and a variety of classroom experiences.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cottonwood Elementary serves as a vital neighborhood hub that encourages family involvement and community engagement. The school utilizes its resources within the Natrona County district to provide students with access to modern educational tools and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, Cottonwood focuses on creating a safe, nurturing climate where diverse learners can thrive and build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

347

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	56
Black	4
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

White
260 (74.9%)
Hispanic
56 (16.1%)
Two or More
24 (6.9%)
Black
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Natrona County School District #1
Phone:	(307)253-4700
Website:	http://www.natronaschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 36

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cottonwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cottonwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	43.2%
Male	197	56.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)