Cottonwood Elementary School vs Sunset Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 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
Sunset Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Salina, Kansas | Sunset Elem Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 686 | #566 of 686 |
| National rank | #40017 of 50,301 | #39771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 20% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 28.1).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Sunset Elem does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Sunset Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 85.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
- •Sunset Elem is the larger school with 380 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 Sunset Elem?
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 Sunset Elem?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 326. Sunset Elem: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Sunset Elem rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 571st of 686 and Sunset Elem is 566th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).