Cottonwood Plains Elementary School vs Thompson Integrated Early Childhood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.2 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
Thompson Integrated Early Childhood
Loveland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
85 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Plains Elementary School FT Collins, Colorado | Thompson Integrated Early Childhood Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #513 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #29873 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 330 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 3.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | FT Collins | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 57.6%).
- •Thompson Integrated Early Childhood does better on students per teacher (3.0 vs 13.8).
- •Cottonwood Plains Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 85.
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 Thompson Integrated Early Childhood?
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 Plains Elementary School and Thompson Integrated Early Childhood?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between FT Collins and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School: 330. Thompson Integrated Early Childhood: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Plains Elementary School and Thompson Integrated Early Childhood rank in Colorado?
Cottonwood Plains Elementary School is 513th of 993 and Thompson Integrated Early Childhood is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).