Cottonwood Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 4.3 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
Jefferson Elementary School
Rigby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Rigby, Idaho | Jefferson Elementary School Rigby, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 352 | #95 of 352 |
| National rank | #19851 of 50,301 | #16041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 682 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Rigby | Rigby |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 57.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 24.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.0).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 490.
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 Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 57.6 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 Jefferson Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Rigby and Rigby in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 682. Jefferson Elementary School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Cottonwood Elementary is 132nd of 352 and Jefferson Elementary School is 95th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).