Overview

Cottonwood Elementary is a public school in Carlsbad, NM. It is one of 12 elementary schools in Carlsbad Municipal Schools.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Cottonwood Elementary is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in New Mexico with the same grade levels.
7/10
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Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

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STUDENT LIFE

About the School


Neighborhood

1609 West Lea Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Joe Stanley Smith Elementary School
    0.11 miles
    Public district; 1-5
  • 10 /10
    Early Childhood Education Center
    0.12 miles
    Public district; PK, K
  • NA
    Hillcrest Preschool
    0.12 miles
    Public district; PK
  • 2 /10
    Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy
    0.29 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Aladdin's Castle Child Care Center
    0.62 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Trinity Christian Academy
    0.93 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Craft Elementary School
    0.97 miles
    Public district; 1-5
  • NA
    San Jose Child Care Center
    1.04 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Victory Christian Academy
    1.1 miles
    Private; PK, K-12
  • 10 /10
    Early Childhood Education Center
    0.12 miles
    Public district; PK, K
  • 10 /10
    Carlsbad Early College High
    2.25 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Carlsbad Intermediate School
    1.4 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
    Monterrey Elementary School
    2.54 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 8 /10
    Sunset Elementary School
    1.29 miles
    Public district; 1-5
  • 7 /10
    Desert Willow Elementary School
    2.16 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Loving Elementary School
    12.79 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    Loving High School
    12.77 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 7 /10
    Loving Middle School
    12.77 miles
    Public district; 6-8