Cottonwood Elementary School vs Sunflower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.8 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
Sunflower Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Liberal, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary School Liberal, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 686 | #685 of 686 |
| National rank | #48414 of 50,301 | #49922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Liberal | Liberal |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 7.8).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 89.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 23.8).
- •Sunflower Elementary School is the larger school with 570 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 Sunflower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (13.2 vs 7.8 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 Sunflower Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Liberal in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 500. Sunflower Elementary School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Sunflower Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 673rd of 686 and Sunflower Elementary School is 685th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).