Cottonwood Elementary School vs Ell-Saline Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
Ell-Saline Elementary
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
237 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Salina, Kansas | Ell-Saline Elementary Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 686 | #345 of 686 |
| National rank | #40017 of 50,301 | #27380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 326 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ell-Saline Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 27.6).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 85.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 237.
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 Ell-Saline Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ell-Saline Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 27.6 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 Ell-Saline Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 326. Ell-Saline Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Ell-Saline Elementary rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 571st of 686 and Ell-Saline Elementary is 345th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).