Cottonwood Elementary vs Wyoming Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.3 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
Wyoming Classical Academy
Mills · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
298 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Casper, Wyoming | Wyoming Classical Academy Mills, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 151 | #147 of 151 |
| National rank | #35960 of 50,301 | #41967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 347 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Casper | Mills |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 24.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 347 students compared with 298.
- •Cottonwood Elementary is a public school while Wyoming Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wyoming Classical Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (33.9 vs 24.6 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 Wyoming Classical Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Casper and Mills in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 347. Wyoming Classical Academy: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Wyoming Classical Academy rank in Wyoming?
Cottonwood Elementary is 144th of 151 and Wyoming Classical Academy is 147th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).