Cottonwood El vs Patterson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 37 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
Patterson El
Conroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
1,024 students
| Measure | Cottonwood El Cleveland, Texas | Patterson El Conroe, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3995 of 4,686 | #2888 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40701 of 50,301 | #32970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,023 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Cleveland | Conroe |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 26.5).
- •Patterson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 94.7%).
- •Cottonwood El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Patterson El is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 1,023.
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 Patterson El?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson El ranks higher (38.5 vs 26.5 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 Patterson El?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Conroe in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood El: 1,023. Patterson El: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood El and Patterson El rank in Texas?
Cottonwood El is 3995th of 4,686 and Patterson El is 2888th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).