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Cottonwood Elementary

Hesperia Unified · San Bernardino County · 8850 Cottonwood Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345-3702

(760) 949-1390 · www.cottonwoodelementary.org

1/10
#5170
Rank 5170 out of 5,722
Top 90%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5210 · 9th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #5118 · 11th percentile
Science2/10 · #4653 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hesperia sits out in the high desert of San Bernardino County, where the pace is slower and the community tends to be tight-knit — and Cottonwood Elementary reflects that local character. The school serves families in a working-class neighborhood where educators are doing the foundational work of building skills across English, math, and science, even as test scores reflect the broader challenges of the area. Families who are active in their child's learning and looking for a school where teachers know their students personally may find a supportive environment here.

Student Demographics

465 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
377 (81%)
White
51 (11%)
African American
24 (5%)
Asian
8 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners113 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged393 (85%)
Students with Disabilities88 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

868
Enrollment
38
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.6
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 Programs2/10 · #4923 · 19th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found