Cottonwood Elementary School vs Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Early Childhood Center
Montrose · Public other · Grades PK–PK
162 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Montrose, Colorado | Early Childhood Center Montrose, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #368 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #23016 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 394 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 40.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Montrose | Montrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 77.8%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 40.5).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 162.
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 School better than Early Childhood Center?
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 Elementary School and Early Childhood Center?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Montrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 394. Early Childhood Center: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Early Childhood Center rank in Colorado?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 368th of 993 and Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).