Cottonwood Day School serves 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cottonwood Day School's student population of 140 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cottonwood Day School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Day School?
140 students attend Cottonwood Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cottonwood Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Day School?
Cottonwood Day School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Day School offer ?
Cottonwood Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood Day School part of?
Cottonwood Day School is part of Cottonwood Day School District.
School Reviews
2 1/19/2016
I'm really disappointed with this school. I transferred my child because of the inconsistency of my childs assignment. When my child turn in her assignment, the teacher would misplace it or loses it. Then my child would have to repeat the same assignment. What is going on?
5 10/27/2014
this school is a great school....but one thing the native american indian club to go by there rules for the princess pageants...a runner-up cant keep the for her slef for another year..memebers of NAC needs to follow the rules and listen to the rules.
5 6/20/2014
Cottonwood is a good school to got to. You get to learn a lot more to get ready for high school. I miss this school a lot I wish I could go back but im in high school.
5 2/28/2014
My daughter and I really like this school. the staffs and the students are always nice to one another. it's the best school that my daughter as ever been to.
5 10/14/2013
I miss Cottonwood Day school so much it was like my home. I wish I could go back but now I'm in high school.
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