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North Cottonwood

Cottonwood Union Elementary · Shasta County · 19920 Gas Point Road, Cottonwood, CA 96022-9115

(530) 347-1698 · north.cwusd.com/

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6/10
#2569
Rank 2569 out of 5,722
Top 45%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2646 · 54th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2536 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the small, tight-knit town of Cottonwood in Shasta County, North Cottonwood Elementary sits right in the heart of a rural Northern California community where everyone tends to know their neighbors. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, offering a grounded K-4 experience that feels like a genuine community gathering point rather than just a building kids pass through. Families who value a slower pace of life, wide open spaces, and a school where teachers likely know your child by name will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

182 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (70%)
Hispanic
36 (20%)
American Indian
11 (6%)
Other
7 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged83 (46%)
Students with Disabilities39 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

498
Enrollment
24.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.2
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 Programs1/10 · #5744 · 5th percentile

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