Cottonwood Plains Elementary School vs Lucile Erwin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
FT Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Lucile Erwin Middle School
Loveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Plains Elementary School FT Collins, Colorado | Lucile Erwin Middle School Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 993 | #124 of 262 |
| National rank | #29873 of 50,301 | #8677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 330 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | FT Collins | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucile Erwin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 43.1).
- •Cottonwood Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lucile Erwin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Lucile Erwin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 52.7%).
- •Cottonwood Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Lucile Erwin Middle School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 330.
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 Plains Elementary School better than Lucile Erwin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lucile Erwin Middle School ranks higher (45.2 vs 43.1 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 Plains Elementary School and Lucile Erwin Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between FT Collins and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School: 330. Lucile Erwin Middle School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Plains Elementary School and Lucile Erwin Middle School rank in Colorado?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School is 513th of 993 and Lucile Erwin Middle School is 124th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).