Cottonwood El vs Dogwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood El
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,023 students
Dogwood El
New Caney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
911 students
| Measure | Cottonwood El Cleveland, Texas | Dogwood El New Caney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3995 of 4,686 | #4088 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40701 of 50,301 | #41508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,023 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Cleveland | New Caney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 25.3).
- •Dogwood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 94.7%).
- •Dogwood El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Cottonwood El is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 911.
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 El better than Dogwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood El ranks higher (26.5 vs 25.3 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 El and Dogwood El?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and New Caney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood El: 1,023. Dogwood El: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood El and Dogwood El rank in Texas?
Cottonwood El is 3995th of 4,686 and Dogwood El is 4088th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).