Cottonwood Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Cottonwood, AL Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Dothan, AL SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
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Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood, AL 36320
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
502
Students
30.0
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(334)691-2587
Phone
http://www.hcboe.us
Website

Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school administered by the Houston County district in Cottonwood, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 502 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
502.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 3% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.73:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
61.0%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Cottonwood Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010177002508
State School ID
AL-035-0025
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
663 Houston St
City
Cottonwood
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
36320
County
Houston County
Metro Area
Dothan, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0101
State Leg. Upper
01029
State Leg. Lower
01086
Latitude
31.05676
Longitude
-85.30167
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
502
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 306 61%
Not Applicable 306 61%
District Info
District Name
Houston County
LEAID
0101770
State LEA ID
AL-035
Phone
(334)792-8331
Website
http://www.hcboe.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Dothan
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$95,218K
Federal Revenue
$15,501K
State Revenue
$55,996K
Local Revenue
$23,721K
Total Expenditure
$91,331K
Instruction Exp.
$44,218K
Support Services
$26,523K
Other Current Exp.
$4,775K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cottonwood Elementary School

1
Cottonwood High School
Cottonwood · High
0 mi
2
Ashford Elementary School
Ashford · Elementary
9.3 mi
3
Ashford High School
Ashford · High
9.7 mi
4
Ashford Middle School
Ashford · Middle
9.8 mi
5
Rehobeth Elementary School
Rehobeth · Middle
9.8 mi
6
Rehobeth Primary School
Dothan · Elementary
9.8 mi
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Public elementary in Alabama with similar enrollment to Cottonwood Elementary School

Green Valley Elementary School
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501
Students
12.76:1
Ratio
52%
Free Lunch
Highlands Elementary School
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501
Students
15.18:1
Ratio
39%
Free Lunch
ChastangFournier Middle School
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503
Students
19.35:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Cold Springs Elementary School
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500
Students
16.86:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
W S Neal Elementary School
Escambia County
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500
Students
17.24:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Creekside Primary School
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500
Students
12.82:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cottonwood Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
502 students are enrolled at Cottonwood Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cottonwood Elementary School have?
Cottonwood Elementary School has 30.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School serve?
Cottonwood Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a charter school?
Cottonwood Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cottonwood Elementary School located in?
Cottonwood Elementary School is located in the Dothan, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Cottonwood Elementary School belong to?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of the Houston County school district.
How much does Houston County spend per student?
The Houston County district spends approximately $181,934,263 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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