Cottonwood Canyon Elementary vs Taawila Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 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
Taawila Elementary
Menifee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
803 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Canyon Elementary Lake Elsinore, California | Taawila Elementary Menifee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2153 of 5,693 | #1650 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28233 of 50,301 | #21767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 813 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Lake Elsinore | Menifee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taawila Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 45.5).
- •Taawila Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Taawila Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Taawila Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 53.9%).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.6).
- •Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 813 students compared with 803.
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 Taawila Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Taawila Elementary ranks higher (54.9 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 Taawila Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Elsinore and Menifee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary: 813. Taawila Elementary: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Canyon Elementary and Taawila Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary is 2153rd of 5,693 and Taawila Elementary is 1650th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).