Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia, CA · Hesperia Unified · Grades K-6
5,217th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
Cottonwood Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Elementary 5,217th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2015 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Cottonwood Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 488 students tested
Cottonwood Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 889 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.5% | 81.0% | ▲ 18.5 pts | |
| White | 24.0% | 11.1% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 5.1% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Cottonwood Elementary
Typical home value $449K in zip 92345 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cottonwood Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Mesquite Trails ElementaryHesperia Unified · 1.5 mi away2,747th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 4Topaz Preparatory AcademyHesperia Unified · 1.7 mi away3,880th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 1Mesa Grande ElementaryHesperia Unified · 1.8 mi away5,181st of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 1Joshua Circle ElementaryHesperia Unified · 2 mi away5,559th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 9% - 3Cypress School of the ArtsHesperia Unified · 2.1 mi away4,359th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 25% - 1Mission Crest ElementaryHesperia Unified · 2.2 mi away5,229th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 3Maple ElementaryHesperia Unified · 2.2 mi away4,301st of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 27% - 1Lime Street ElementaryHesperia Unified · 2.5 mi away5,482nd of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary in?
Cottonwood Elementary is part of the Hesperia Unified district in Hesperia, California.
Is Cottonwood Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Elementary 5,217th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Elementary?
Hispanic 81%, White 11%, Black 5%, Asian 1% (889 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cottonwood Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92345 is $449K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.