Alder Creek Elementary vs Cottonwood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Creek Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
Cottonwood
El Dorado Hills · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,563 students
| Measure | Alder Creek Elementary Folsom, California | Cottonwood El Dorado Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1151 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #15296 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 568 | 3,563 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 3,563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 29.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Folsom | El Dorado Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 42.5%).
- •Alder Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 29.2).
- •Cottonwood is the larger school with 3,563 students compared with 568.
- •Alder Creek Elementary is a public school while Cottonwood is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alder Creek Elementary better than Cottonwood?
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 Alder Creek Elementary and Cottonwood?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Folsom and El Dorado Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Creek Elementary: 568. Cottonwood: 3,563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Creek Elementary and Cottonwood rank in California?
Alder Creek Elementary is 1151st of 5,693 and Cottonwood is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).