Buena Terra Elementary vs Cottonwood Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Terra Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
| Measure | Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park, California | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 5,693 | #2596 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15839 of 50,301 | #32388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| city | Buena Park | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Terra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 39.3).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Buena Terra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 59.8%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.1).
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 Buena Terra Elementary better than Cottonwood Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Terra Elementary ranks higher (63.4 vs 39.3 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 Buena Terra Elementary and Cottonwood Creek Elementary?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Terra Elementary: 627. Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Terra Elementary and Cottonwood Creek Elementary rank in California?
Buena Terra Elementary is 1192nd of 5,693 and Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 2596th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).