Cottonwood Elementary School vs Ross Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 115 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
Ross Elementary School
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Liberal, Kansas | Ross Elementary School Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 686 | #589 of 686 |
| National rank | #48414 of 50,301 | #41899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 33% |
| city | Liberal | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 13.2).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 11%).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 89.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.9).
- •Ross Elementary School is the larger school with 502 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 Ross Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary School ranks higher (24.7 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 Ross Elementary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 500. Ross Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Ross Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 673rd of 686 and Ross Elementary School is 589th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).