Cottonwood Elementary vs Desert Willow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
684 students
Desert Willow Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico | Desert Willow Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 416 | #10 of 416 |
| National rank | #12932 of 50,301 | #9774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 684 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Willow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 67.7).
- •Desert Willow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28.1%).
- •Desert Willow Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 684 students compared with 667.
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 better than Desert Willow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Willow Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 67.7 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 Elementary and Desert Willow Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 684. Desert Willow Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Desert Willow Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Elementary is 17th of 416 and Desert Willow Elementary is 10th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).