Cottonwood Elementary vs Wayside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
652 students
Wayside Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
652 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Palmdale, California | Wayside Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2752 of 5,693 | #5285 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33826 of 50,301 | #48782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 652 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Palmdale | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 12.3).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 94.9%).
- •Wayside Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 27.2).
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 Wayside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (37.2 vs 12.3 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 Elementary and Wayside Elementary?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 652. Wayside Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Wayside Elementary rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 2752nd of 5,693 and Wayside Elementary is 5285th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).