Cottonwood Elementary vs Southridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 1.6 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
Southridge Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming | Southridge Elementary Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 151 | #125 of 151 |
| National rank | #35960 of 50,301 | #26195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 347 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Casper | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 33.9).
- •Southridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Southridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Southridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 67.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 347 students compared with 322.
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 Southridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southridge Elementary ranks higher (48.5 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 Southridge Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Casper and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Southridge Elementary: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Southridge Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 and Southridge Elementary is 125th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).