Cottonwood School vs Morningside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
340 students
Morningside School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
564 students
| Measure | Cottonwood School Salt Lake City, Utah | Morningside School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 580 | #26 of 580 |
| National rank | #4191 of 50,301 | #7725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 340 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 75.4).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 66%).
- •Morningside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 8.5%).
- •Morningside School does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 26.2).
- •Morningside School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 340.
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 School better than Morningside School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (81.4 vs 75.4 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 School and Morningside School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood School: 340. Morningside School: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood School and Morningside School rank in Utah?
Cottonwood School is 5th of 580 and Morningside School is 26th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).