At a glance
Reported students
362
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
448
Cottonwood Elementary School: 362 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 372
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Silverdale. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Central Kitsap School District. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cottonwood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.2%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black3%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.5%
- Multiracial14.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Central Kitsap School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Green Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Woodlands Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Cougar Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Pinecrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
Silverdale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
413 reported students
Brownsville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Public schools near Cottonwood Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Elementary Elementary · Central Kitsap School District | KG–05 | 379 | 0.9 mi |
| Silver Ridge Elementary Elementary · Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 430 | 1.4 mi |
| Esquire Hills Elementary Elementary · Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 288 | 1.6 mi |
| Brownsville Elementary Elementary · Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 422 | 1.8 mi |
| Pinecrest Elementary Elementary · Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 410 | 2.1 mi |
| Emerald Heights Elementary Elementary · Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 466 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Elementary School
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary School serve?
Cottonwood Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Central Kitsap School District.
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary School?
Cottonwood Elementary School reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 372 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 362 students and 25.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cottonwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cottonwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Kitsap School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cottonwood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cottonwood Elementary School in?
Cottonwood Elementary School is part of Central Kitsap School District, based in Bremerton, WA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cottonwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodlands Elementary (0.9 mi), Silver Ridge Elementary (1.4 mi), Esquire Hills Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.