Cottonwood Elementary
Kennewick, WA · Kennewick School District · Grades K-5
197th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▼ Declining
Cottonwood Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Elementary 197th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — declining.
Cottonwood Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 251 students tested
Cottonwood Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 449 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 73.9% | ▼ 16.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 16.7% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 6.2% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Cottonwood Elementary
Typical home value $559K in zip 99338 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cottonwood Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Amon Creek ElementaryKennewick School District · 1.6 mi away174th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 67% - 5Sunset View Elementary SchoolKennewick School District · 2.6 mi away685th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 37% - 9Ridge View Elementary SchoolKennewick School District · 2.7 mi away193rd of 1,174
ELA 72% · Math 61% - 8Badger Mountain ElementaryRichland School District · 2.9 mi away339th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 53% - 9Orchard ElementaryRichland School District · 3 mi away173rd of 1,174
ELA 72% · Math 64% - 3Fuerza ElementaryKennewick School District · 3.3 mi away838th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 9Sage Crest ElementaryKennewick School District · 3.3 mi away233rd of 1,174
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 6Vista Elementary SchoolKennewick School District · 3.6 mi away535th of 1,174
ELA 50% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cottonwood Elementary in?
Cottonwood Elementary is part of the Kennewick School District district in Kennewick, Washington.
Is Cottonwood Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cottonwood Elementary 197th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cottonwood Elementary?
White 74%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (449 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cottonwood Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99338 is $559K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.