Cottonwood Elementary School vs Meadowlark Ridge Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.9 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
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Salina, Kansas | Meadowlark Ridge Elem Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 686 | #278 of 686 |
| National rank | #40017 of 50,301 | #24405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 27.6).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 85.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.9).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem is the larger school with 431 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 Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Ridge Elem ranks higher (51.1 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 Meadowlark Ridge Elem?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 326. Meadowlark Ridge Elem: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Meadowlark Ridge Elem rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 571st of 686 and Meadowlark Ridge Elem is 278th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).