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Cottonwood Canyon Elementary

Lake Elsinore Unified · Riverside County · 32100 Lost Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532-2502

(951) 244-2585

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7/10
#1754
Rank 1754 out of 5,722
Top 31%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1941 · 66th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1573 · 73rd percentile
Science7/10 · #1930 · 66th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cottonwood Canyon Elementary sits in the newer residential corridors of Lake Elsinore, where fast-growing neighborhoods have brought a wave of young families looking for more space without straying too far from the broader Inland Empire. The school lands solidly above average across the board, with math being a particular strength, making it a reliable choice for families who want a well-rounded academic foundation without the pressure of a hyper-competitive district. Lake Elsinore itself has an outdoorsy, small-city feel — think watersports on the lake, hiking nearby, and a tight-knit community vibe — and Cottonwood Canyon fits right into that family-friendly atmosphere.

Student Demographics

378 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
175 (46%)
White
133 (35%)
African American
24 (6%)
Multiple Races
24 (6%)
Asian
13 (3%)
Filipino
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners22 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged205 (54%)
Students with Disabilities48 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

813
Enrollment
37.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4551 · 25th percentile

45 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found