Circle Benton Elementary vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle Benton Elementary
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Circle Benton Elementary Benton, Kansas | Cottonwood Elementary Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 686 | #130 of 686 |
| National rank | #20439 of 50,301 | #14244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 286 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Benton | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 56.7).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 33.6%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 286.
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 Circle Benton Elementary better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 56.7 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 Circle Benton Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Benton and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle Benton Elementary: 286. Cottonwood Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle Benton Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary rank in Kansas?
Circle Benton Elementary is 213th of 686 and Cottonwood Elementary is 130th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).