A
Very Good
85/100

Cottondale Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2766 LEVY ST, Cottondale, FL 32431
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 65th percentile in Florida
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
461
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%65/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+18 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency62% (+16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading +5 pts, math -5 pts57th percentile (list)
Black50%50%reading +15 pts, math +17 pts84th percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +19 pts, math +5 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2766 LEVY ST
City Cottondale
ZIP Code 32431
District 1200960
NCES School ID 120096001076
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32431

Understanding the community around Cottondale Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,821
Per Capita Income $24,357
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%
High School or Higher 88.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $113,000
Median Rent $759
Owner-Occupied 79.1%
Renter-Occupied 20.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cottondale Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.0%
Black 16.5%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 461
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cottondale Elementary School?
Cottondale Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cottondale Elementary School?
Cottondale Elementary School has 461 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Cottondale Elementary School serve?
Cottondale Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cottondale Elementary School receive per student?
Cottondale Elementary School receives $12,730 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cottondale Elementary School in 32431 ▼
Avg Home Value
$191,874
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
20.9%

Other Schools in 32431

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026