Ainsworth Elementary School vs The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainsworth Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
587 students
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
198 students
| Measure | Ainsworth Elementary School Portland, Oregon | The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 678 | #193 of 678 |
| National rank | #7752 of 50,301 | #24298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 587 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 42% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ainsworth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 51.3).
- •Ainsworth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Ainsworth Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.9).
- •Ainsworth Elementary School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 198.
- •Ainsworth Elementary School is a public school while The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ainsworth Elementary School better than The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
On the Success Index (US), Ainsworth Elementary School ranks higher (75.3 vs 51.3 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 Ainsworth Elementary School and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ainsworth Elementary School: 587. The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ainsworth Elementary School and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science rank in Oregon?
Ainsworth Elementary School is 26th of 678 and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is 193rd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).