Cottonwood Elementary School vs Summitview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Summitview Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Yakima, Washington | Summitview Elementary Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 1,154 | #591 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8248 of 50,301 | #20296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 362 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 57.0).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 66.5%).
- •Summitview Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Summitview Elementary is the larger school with 475 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 Summitview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 57.0 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 Summitview Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. Summitview Elementary: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Summitview Elementary rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 237th of 1,154 and Summitview Elementary is 591st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).