Bess Herian Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School
Should you attend Bess Herian Elementary School or Cottonwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bess Herian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Cottonwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Herian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottonwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
98 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#275 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
81
Grade 1 Students
17
70
Grade 2 Students
14
53
Grade 3 Students
18
54
Grade 4 Students
21
66
Grade 5 Students
14
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
2%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
11%
