Cottonwood School vs Oakdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 6.1 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
Oakdale School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Cottonwood School Salt Lake City, Utah | Oakdale School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 580 | #92 of 580 |
| National rank | #4191 of 50,301 | #13162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 67.4).
- •Cottonwood School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 64%).
- •Cottonwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 23.5%).
- •Oakdale School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.2).
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 Oakdale School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood School ranks higher (81.4 vs 67.4 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 Oakdale School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood School: 340. Oakdale School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood School and Oakdale School rank in Utah?
Cottonwood School is 5th of 580 and Oakdale School is 92nd of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).