Ashford Elementary School vs Cottonwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford Elementary School
Ashford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
502 students
| Measure | Ashford Elementary School Ashford, Alabama | Cottonwood Elementary School Cottonwood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 699 | #415 of 699 |
| National rank | #31567 of 50,301 | #30746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 668 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Ashford | Cottonwood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 40.5).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 65.6%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.6).
- •Ashford Elementary School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 502.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashford Elementary School better than Cottonwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 40.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashford Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Cottonwood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashford Elementary School: 668. Cottonwood Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashford Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Ashford Elementary School is 440th of 699 and Cottonwood Elementary School is 415th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).