Cottonwood Point Elementary vs West Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Point Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
West Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Point Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | West Elem Wamego, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 686 | #256 of 686 |
| National rank | #1088 of 50,301 | #23287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 352 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| city | Overland Park | Wamego |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Point Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 52.7).
- •Cottonwood Point Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Cottonwood Point Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Cottonwood Point Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 32%).
- •Cottonwood Point Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.7).
- •West Elem is the larger school with 353 students compared with 352.
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 Point Elementary better than West Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Point Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 52.7 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 Point Elementary and West Elem?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Wamego in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Point Elementary: 352. West Elem: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Point Elementary and West Elem rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Point Elementary is 2nd of 686 and West Elem is 256th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).