Cottonwood Creek Elementary vs Fronteras Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Fronteras Charter School
Wasilla · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Fronteras Charter School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 159 | #132 of 159 |
| National rank | #15511 of 50,301 | #40648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 422 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 26.6).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.7).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 336.
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a public school while Fronteras Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary better than Fronteras Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Creek Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 26.6 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 Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Fronteras Charter School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 422. Fronteras Charter School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Fronteras Charter School rank in Alaska?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 43rd of 159 and Fronteras Charter School is 132nd of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).