Conestoga Elementary vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conestoga Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
348 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Conestoga Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 151 | #144 of 151 |
| National rank | #16374 of 50,301 | #35960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Gillette | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Conestoga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 33.9).
- •Conestoga Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Conestoga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Conestoga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 67.1%).
- •Conestoga Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Conestoga Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 347.
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 Conestoga Elementary better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Conestoga Elementary ranks higher (62.6 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 Conestoga Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conestoga Elementary: 348. Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conestoga Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Conestoga Elementary is 82nd of 151 and Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).