Cottonwood Canyon Elementary vs Herk Bouris Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Herk Bouris Elementary
Lake Elsinore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
734 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Herk Bouris Elementary Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2153 of 5,693 | #1978 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28233 of 50,301 | #26094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 813 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herk Bouris Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 45.5).
- •Herk Bouris Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Herk Bouris Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 61.3%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.7).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 813 students compared with 734.
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 Herk Bouris Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herk Bouris Elementary ranks higher (48.6 vs 45.5 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 Herk Bouris Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary: 813. Herk Bouris Elementary: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Canyon Elementary and Herk Bouris Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is 2153rd of 5,693 and Herk Bouris Elementary is 1978th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).