Cottonwood Elementary School vs Whitman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
Whitman Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Tucson, Arizona | Whitman Elementary School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,136 | #716 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11918 of 50,301 | #38729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 570 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| city | Tucson | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 29.8).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 569.
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 School better than Whitman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 29.8 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 Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 570. Whitman Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 202nd of 1,136 and Whitman Elementary School is 716th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).