Badger Mountain Elementary vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Mountain Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
| Measure | Badger Mountain Elementary Richland, Washington | Cottonwood Elementary Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #528 of 1,154 | #113 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #18093 of 50,301 | #4254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 605 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| city | Richland | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 60.1).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 37.4%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.9).
- •Badger Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 605 students compared with 474.
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 Badger Mountain Elementary better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 60.1 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 Badger Mountain Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Richland and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Mountain Elementary: 605. Cottonwood Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Mountain Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary rank in Washington?
Badger Mountain Elementary is 528th of 1,154 and Cottonwood Elementary is 113th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).