Ahtanum Valley Elementary vs Cottonwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Ahtanum Valley Elementary Yakima, Washington | Cottonwood Elementary School Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,154 | #237 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15566 of 50,301 | #8248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 63.8).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 64.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Ahtanum Valley Elementary is the larger school with 381 students compared with 362.
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 Ahtanum Valley Elementary better than Cottonwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 63.8 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 Ahtanum Valley Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ahtanum Valley Elementary: 381. Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ahtanum Valley Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Ahtanum Valley Elementary is 440th of 1,154 and Cottonwood Elementary School is 237th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).