Cotton Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
How many students attend Cotton Elementary School?
85 students attend Cotton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cotton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotton Elementary School?
Cotton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cotton Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cotton Elementary School part of?
Cotton Elementary School is part of St. Louis County School District.
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