Cottonwood vs Russell Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood
El Dorado Hills · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,563 students
Russell Ranch Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students
| Measure | Cottonwood El Dorado Hills, California | Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #70 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #2854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,563 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 3,563 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 89% |
| Math proficiency | – | 85% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 42.5%).
- •Russell Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 29.2).
- •Cottonwood is the larger school with 3,563 students compared with 503.
- •Cottonwood is a charter school while Russell Ranch Elementary is a public 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 better than Russell Ranch Elementary?
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 and Russell Ranch Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood: 3,563. Russell Ranch Elementary: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood and Russell Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood is unranked and Russell Ranch Elementary is 70th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).