Cottonwood Elementary vs Rio Vista Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 555 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
Rio Vista Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Colorado City, Arizona | Rio Vista Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 1,136 | #534 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #21010 of 50,301 | #30835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 338 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Colorado City | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 41.7).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 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 Rio Vista Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 41.7 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 Rio Vista Elementary School?
About 555 km in a straight line, between Colorado City and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 338. Rio Vista Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Elementary is 372nd of 1,136 and Rio Vista Elementary School is 534th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).