Cottonwood Elementary vs Minnehaha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Minnehaha Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Kennewick, Washington | Minnehaha Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 1,154 | #738 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4254 of 50,301 | #25452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 49% |
| city | Kennewick | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 49.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 49%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 63.3%).
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 Elementary better than Minnehaha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 49.6 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 Elementary and Minnehaha Elementary School?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 474. Minnehaha Elementary School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Minnehaha Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary is 113th of 1,154 and Minnehaha Elementary School is 738th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).