Cottonwood Elementary vs Desert Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 377 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Rigby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
682 students
Desert Springs Elementary School
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Rigby, Idaho | Desert Springs Elementary School Nampa, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 352 | #167 of 352 |
| National rank | #19851 of 50,301 | #23309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 682 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Rigby | Nampa |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 52.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 57.7%).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.0).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 682.
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 Desert Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 52.6 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 Desert Springs Elementary School?
About 377 km in a straight line, between Rigby and Nampa in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 682. Desert Springs Elementary School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Desert Springs Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Cottonwood Elementary is 132nd of 352 and Desert Springs Elementary School is 167th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).