Cottonwood vs Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 841 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood
Aguanga · Public elementary · Grades K–8
197 students
Lake Elementary
Orland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
196 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Aguanga, California | Lake Elementary Orland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2294 of 5,693 | #1018 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29718 of 50,301 | #13713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 197 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Aguanga | Orland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 43.3).
- •Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 73.6%).
- •Cottonwood does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.8).
- •Cottonwood is the larger school with 197 students compared with 196.
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 better than Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elementary ranks higher (66.6 vs 43.3 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 Cottonwood and Lake Elementary?
About 841 km in a straight line, between Aguanga and Orland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood: 197. Lake Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood and Lake Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood is 2294th of 5,693 and Lake Elementary is 1018th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).