Cottonwood Elementary School vs Oakdale Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 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
Oakdale Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Salina, Kansas | Oakdale Elem Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 686 | #583 of 686 |
| National rank | #40017 of 50,301 | #41155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 25.9).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 85.8%).
- •Oakdale Elem does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 10.9).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 282.
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 Oakdale Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (27.6 vs 25.9 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 Oakdale Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 326. Oakdale Elem: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Oakdale Elem rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 571st of 686 and Oakdale Elem is 583rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).