Cottonwood Creek Elementary vs Linwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
Linwood Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Visalia, California | Linwood Elementary Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2596 of 5,693 | #2019 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32388 of 50,301 | #26611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 627 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 39.3).
- •Linwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Linwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 68.3%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.6).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary is the larger school with 627 students compared with 537.
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 Creek Elementary better than Linwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linwood Elementary ranks higher (47.8 vs 39.3 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 Creek Elementary and Linwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 627. Linwood Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Linwood Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 2596th of 5,693 and Linwood Elementary is 2019th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).