Cottonwood Elementary vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 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
Sunset Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico | Sunset Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 416 | #24 of 416 |
| National rank | #12932 of 50,301 | #17466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 684 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 61.1).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 28.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.5).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 684 students compared with 438.
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 Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 61.1 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 Sunset Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 684. Sunset Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Sunset Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Elementary is 17th of 416 and Sunset Elementary is 24th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).