Cottonwood Elementary vs Desert Willow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 369 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Colorado City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
Desert Willow Elementary School
Cave Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Colorado City, Arizona | Desert Willow Elementary School Cave Creek, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,136 | #134 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #21010 of 50,301 | #8700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 338 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Colorado City | Cave Creek |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Willow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 55.9).
- •Desert Willow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Desert Willow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Desert Willow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.8).
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 Elementary better than Desert Willow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Willow Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 55.9 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 Elementary and Desert Willow Elementary School?
About 369 km in a straight line, between Colorado City and Cave Creek in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 338. Desert Willow Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Desert Willow Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Elementary is 372nd of 1,136 and Desert Willow Elementary School is 134th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).