Cottonwood Elementary School vs Silver Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Silver Ridge Elementary
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Silverdale, Washington | Silver Ridge Elementary Silverdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 1,154 | #181 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9239 of 50,301 | #6457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Silverdale | Silverdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 73.0).
- •Silver Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Silver Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Silver Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 43.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Silver Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 362.
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 School better than Silver Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Ridge Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 73.0 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 School and Silver Ridge Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Silverdale and Silverdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. Silver Ridge Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Silver Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 260th of 1,154 and Silver Ridge Elementary is 181st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).