Cottonwood Elementary School vs Eisenhower Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Eisenhower Middle School
Liberal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Liberal, Kansas | Eisenhower Middle School Liberal, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 686 | #186 of 205 |
| National rank | #48414 of 50,301 | #14093 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Liberal | Liberal |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eisenhower Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 13.2).
- •Eisenhower Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Eisenhower Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 89.2%).
- •Eisenhower Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Eisenhower Middle School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 500.
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 School better than Eisenhower Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eisenhower Middle School ranks higher (18.1 vs 13.2 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 Cottonwood Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Liberal in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 500. Eisenhower Middle School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 673rd of 686 and Eisenhower Middle School is 186th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).