Cottonwood Elementary
Palmdale, CA · Westside Union Elementary · Grades K-6
1,180th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
Cottonwood Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Elementary 1,180th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2015 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
Cottonwood Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 354 students tested
Cottonwood Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 615 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.2% | 60.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 16.4% | 14.5% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 13.2% | 11.5% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 9.3% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 4.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Cottonwood Elementary
Typical home value $593K in zip 93551 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
- 1Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.3 mi away5,231st of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 16% - –Palmdale Discovery CenterPalmdale Elementary · 1.4 mi away
- 3Dos Caminos Dual ImmersionPalmdale Elementary · 1.4 mi away4,312th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 20% - 3Ocotillo ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.5 mi away3,981st of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 4Esperanza ElementaryWestside Union Elementary · 1.9 mi away3,678th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 4Anaverde HillsWestside Union Elementary · 2 mi away3,537th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 23% - 5Rancho Vista ElementaryWestside Union Elementary · 2.5 mi away3,252nd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 9Gregg Anderson AcademyWestside Union Elementary · 2.7 mi away751st of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary in?
Cottonwood Elementary is part of the Westside Union Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Cottonwood Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Elementary 1,180th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Elementary?
Hispanic 60%, White 15%, Black 12%, Two or more races 9% (615 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cottonwood Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93551 is $593K 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.