Cottonwood Creek Elementary vs Mat-Su Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 3.9 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
Mat-Su Central School
Wasilla · Public other · Grades K–12
2,780 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Wasilla, Alaska | Mat-Su Central School Wasilla, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #43 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #15511 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 422 | 2,780 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 2,780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 99.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| city | Wasilla | Wasilla |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 99.3).
- •Mat-Su Central School is the larger school with 2,780 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 Mat-Su Central School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Mat-Su Central School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Wasilla and Wasilla in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 422. Mat-Su Central School: 2,780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Mat-Su Central School rank in Alaska?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 43rd of 159 and Mat-Su Central School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).