Cottonwood Elementary vs El Capitan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 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
El Capitan Public School
Colorado City · Public high · Grades 6–12
206 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Colorado City, Arizona | El Capitan Public School Colorado City, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,136 | #148 of 286 |
| National rank | #21010 of 50,301 | #9879 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 338 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Colorado City | Colorado City |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 44.2).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 206.
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 El Capitan Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 44.2 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 El Capitan Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Colorado City and Colorado City in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 338. El Capitan Public School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and El Capitan Public School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Elementary is 372nd of 1,136 and El Capitan Public School is 148th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).