Cooley Ranch Elementary vs Woodrow Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooley Ranch Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
| Measure | Cooley Ranch Elementary Colton, California | Woodrow Wilson Elementary Colton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4611 of 5,693 | #4692 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46050 of 50,301 | #46456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 530 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Colton | Colton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.0 vs 17.3).
- •Woodrow Wilson Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 89%).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.5).
- •Cooley Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 465.
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 Cooley Ranch Elementary better than Woodrow Wilson Elementary?
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 Cooley Ranch Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Colton and Colton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley Ranch Elementary: 530. Woodrow Wilson Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley Ranch Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Cooley Ranch Elementary is 4611th of 5,693 and Woodrow Wilson Elementary is 4692nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).