Cotton Creek Elementary School vs Ryan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Ryan Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Cotton Creek Elementary School Westminster, Colorado | Ryan Elementary School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 993 | #181 of 993 |
| National rank | #22001 of 50,301 | #13603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ryan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 54.5).
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 43.5%).
- •Cotton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •Ryan Elementary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 455.
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 Cotton Creek Elementary School better than Ryan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ryan Elementary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 54.5 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 Cotton Creek Elementary School and Ryan Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Creek Elementary School: 455. Ryan Elementary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Creek Elementary School and Ryan Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cotton Creek Elementary School is 347th of 993 and Ryan Elementary School is 181st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).