Serving 811 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School's student population of 811 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3233 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School is ranked #3233 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herk Bouris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School?
811 students attend Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School part of?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary School is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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