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Cottonwood Elementary

Kennewick School District · Benton County · 16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99338.0

(509)222-6404

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9/10
#190
Rank 190 out of 1,162
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #201 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #158 · 86th percentile
Science8/10 · #230 · 78th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cottonwood Elementary sits in the sunny Tri-Cities area of southeastern Washington, where the Columbia River meets wide-open desert skies and a tight-knit community feel. Scoring in the 84th percentile statewide, it's a genuinely strong school with especially solid math scores, making it a great fit for families who want real academic substance without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of more competitive metro areas. The surrounding Kennewick neighborhoods are family-friendly and affordable, with easy access to outdoor recreation — think river walks, vineyards, and year-round sunshine — making it a comfortable, grounded place to raise kids and put down roots.

Student Demographics

251 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
195 (78%)
Hispanic
38 (15%)
Other
18 (7%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged43 (17%)
Students with Disabilities34 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

476
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
23.8
Avg Class Size

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 · #1084 · 15th percentile

11 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.