Cottonwood Elementary vs Ridge View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.4 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
Ridge View Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Kennewick, Washington | Ridge View Elementary School Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 1,154 | #241 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4254 of 50,301 | #8349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| city | Kennewick | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 74.4).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 28.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.4).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 474 students compared with 471.
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 Ridge View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 74.4 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 Ridge View Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 474. Ridge View Elementary School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Ridge View Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary is 113th of 1,154 and Ridge View Elementary School is 241st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).