Cottonwood Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.9 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
Orchard Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Kennewick, Washington | Orchard Elementary Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 1,154 | #200 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4254 of 50,301 | #6958 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Kennewick | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 76.6).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 24.4%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 594 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 Cottonwood Elementary better than Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 76.6 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 Orchard Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 474. Orchard Elementary: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary is 113th of 1,154 and Orchard Elementary is 200th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).