Cottonwood Creek Elementary vs Valley Life Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Valley Life Charter
Visalia · Charter other · Grades K–12
688 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Visalia, California | Valley Life Charter Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2596 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #32388 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 627 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Valley Life Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Valley Life Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 59.8%).
- •Valley Life Charter does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 24.1).
- •Valley Life Charter is the larger school with 688 students compared with 627.
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary is a public school while Valley Life Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valley Life Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Valley Life Charter?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: 627. Valley Life Charter: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Elementary and Valley Life Charter rank in California?
Cottonwood Creek Elementary is 2596th of 5,693 and Valley Life Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).