Bar Nunn Elementary vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bar Nunn Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Bar Nunn Elementary Casper, Wyoming | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 151 | #144 of 151 |
| National rank | #23519 of 50,301 | #35960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 227 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Casper | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bar Nunn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 33.9).
- •Bar Nunn Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Bar Nunn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Bar Nunn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 67.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 347 students compared with 227.
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 Bar Nunn Elementary better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bar Nunn Elementary ranks higher (52.3 vs 33.9 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 Bar Nunn Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Casper and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bar Nunn Elementary: 227. Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bar Nunn Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Bar Nunn Elementary is 116th of 151 and Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).