Cottonwood Elementary vs Journey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Journey Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming | Journey Elementary Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 151 | #140 of 151 |
| National rank | #35960 of 50,301 | #34629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Casper | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 33.9).
- •Journey Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Journey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 67.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Journey 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 Cottonwood Elementary better than Journey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Journey Elementary ranks higher (36.0 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 Cottonwood Elementary and Journey Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Casper and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Journey Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Journey Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 and Journey Elementary is 140th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).