Cottonwood Elementary School vs J Sterling Morton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
J Sterling Morton Elem School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Omaha, Nebraska | J Sterling Morton Elem School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 511 | #97 of 511 |
| National rank | #6514 of 50,301 | #5965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Omaha | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Sterling Morton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 77.3).
- •J Sterling Morton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •J Sterling Morton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 35.6%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •J Sterling Morton Elem School is the larger school with 392 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 Cottonwood Elementary School better than J Sterling Morton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J Sterling Morton Elem School ranks higher (78.3 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 Cottonwood Elementary School and J Sterling Morton Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 303. J Sterling Morton Elem School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and J Sterling Morton Elem School rank in Nebraska?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 110th of 511 and J Sterling Morton Elem School is 97th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).