Cottonwood Elementary School vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 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
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Salina, Kansas | Lakewood Middle School Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 686 | #151 of 205 |
| National rank | #40017 of 50,301 | #12475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 326 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 16% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 27.1).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 85.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 326.
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 Lakewood Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 326. Lakewood Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 571st of 686 and Lakewood Middle School is 151st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).