Aldrich Elementary vs Cottonwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldrich Elementary
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Aldrich Elementary Omaha, Nebraska | Cottonwood Elementary School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 511 | #110 of 511 |
| National rank | #2244 of 50,301 | #6514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Omaha | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aldrich Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 77.3).
- •Aldrich Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Aldrich Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Aldrich Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 35.6%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.8).
- •Aldrich Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 303.
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 Aldrich Elementary better than Cottonwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aldrich Elementary ranks higher (85.4 vs 77.3 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 Aldrich Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldrich Elementary: 462. Cottonwood Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldrich Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Aldrich Elementary is 22nd of 511 and Cottonwood Elementary School is 110th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).