Casa Grande, Arizona's Cottonwood Elementary School is part of the Casa Grande Elementary School District. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is a safe place where students can work on their basic academic skills and get involved in the community. Recent data shows that only about 13% of students are good at maths, which means that this area needs to be improved. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 22:1, which is a little higher than the state average but still lets students talk to each other and get individual help. Most Cottonwood Elementary students go on to Casa Grande Union High School, where only 32% of students are good at maths. Randy Robbins, a former NFL player who went on to play for the Denver Broncos, is one of the high school's most famous alumni. He shows off the talent and spirit of the local community. Schools close by, like Evergreen Elementary and Mesquite Elementary, have math proficiency rates between 10% and 15%, which shows that the district has similar academic problems. Families thinking about moving to Casa Grande should know that it is still cheaper than bigger cities in Arizona. Families can find reasonable housing near local schools by renting a three-bedroom home for about $1,750 a month. The average rent for a three-bedroom home is between $1,700 and $1,900.