Brownsville Elementary vs Cottonwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Elementary
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Brownsville Elementary Silverdale, Washington | Cottonwood Elementary School Silverdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,154 | #260 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6066 of 50,301 | #9239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| city | Silverdale | Silverdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 73.0).
- •Brownsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Brownsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Brownsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 43.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Brownsville Elementary is the larger school with 422 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 Brownsville Elementary better than Cottonwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brownsville Elementary ranks higher (78.1 vs 73.0 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 Brownsville Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Silverdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Elementary: 422. Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Brownsville Elementary is 172nd of 1,154 and Cottonwood Elementary School is 260th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).