Cottonwood Elementary School vs West Valley Innovation Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 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
West Valley Innovation Center
Yakima · Public high · Grades 7–12
195 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Yakima, Washington | West Valley Innovation Center Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 1,154 | #239 of 333 |
| National rank | #8248 of 50,301 | #10113 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 362 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 43.4).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 55.9%).
- •West Valley Innovation Center does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.5).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 195.
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 West Valley Innovation Center?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 43.4 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 School and West Valley Innovation Center?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 362. West Valley Innovation Center: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and West Valley Innovation Center rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 237th of 1,154 and West Valley Innovation Center is 239th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).