Cottonwood Elementary vs Sacajawea Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 13 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
Sacajawea Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Kennewick, Washington | Sacajawea Elementary Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 1,154 | #730 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #4254 of 50,301 | #25190 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% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 45% |
| city | Kennewick | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 50.0).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •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 49.6%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.2).
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 Sacajawea Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 50.0 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 Cottonwood Elementary and Sacajawea Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 474. Sacajawea Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Sacajawea Elementary rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary is 113th of 1,154 and Sacajawea Elementary is 730th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).