Cottonwood Canyon Elementary vs Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
813 students
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
813 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2153 of 5,693 | #3080 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28233 of 50,301 | #36725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 813 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 34% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 32.8).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 78.1%).
- •Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.2).
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 Canyon Elementary better than Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Canyon Elementary ranks higher (45.5 vs 32.8 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 Canyon Elementary and Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary: 813. Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Canyon Elementary and Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is 2153rd of 5,693 and Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is 3080th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).