Coronado Elem vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coronado Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Coronado Elem Salina, Kansas | Cottonwood Elementary Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 686 | #130 of 686 |
| National rank | #33138 of 50,301 | #14244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 389 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Salina | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 38.2).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 49.4%).
- •Coronado Elem does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Coronado Elem is the larger school with 389 students compared with 388.
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 Coronado Elem better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 38.2 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 Coronado Elem and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Salina and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coronado Elem: 389. Cottonwood Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coronado Elem and Cottonwood Elementary rank in Kansas?
Coronado Elem is 465th of 686 and Cottonwood Elementary is 130th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).