Cottonwood Creek Elementary vs John Shaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 4.3 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
John Shaw Elementary
Wasilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | John Shaw Elementary Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 159 | #56 of 159 |
| National rank | #15511 of 50,301 | #17662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 65% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 60.8).
- •John Shaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 41.2%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •John Shaw Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 422.
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 John Shaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Creek Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 60.8 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 John Shaw Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 422. John Shaw Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Elementary and John Shaw Elementary rank in Alaska?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 43rd of 159 and John Shaw Elementary is 56th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).