Cottonwood Elementary vs Roger S. Oraze Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 338 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
868 students
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
868 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia, California | Roger S. Oraze Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5188 of 5,693 | #1498 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48413 of 50,301 | #19820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 868 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 56% |
| city | Hesperia | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roger S. Oraze Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 13.2).
- •Roger S. Oraze Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 20%).
- •Roger S. Oraze Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 26%).
- •Roger S. Oraze Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 84.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.5).
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 Elementary better than Roger S. Oraze Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roger S. Oraze Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 13.2 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 Elementary and Roger S. Oraze Elementary?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 868. Roger S. Oraze Elementary: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Roger S. Oraze Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 5188th of 5,693 and Roger S. Oraze Elementary is 1498th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).