Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl vs Cottonwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Longview, Washington | Cottonwood Elementary School Silverdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,154 | #260 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19348 of 50,301 | #9239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Longview | Silverdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 58.3).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 56.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
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 Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl better than Cottonwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 58.3 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 Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl and Cottonwood Elementary School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Longview and Silverdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl: 362. Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl and Cottonwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is 570th of 1,154 and Cottonwood Elementary School is 260th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).