Cottonwood Elementary vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 283 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Wright · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
198 students
Parkside Elementary
Powell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Wright, Wyoming | Parkside Elementary Powell, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 151 | #47 of 151 |
| National rank | #19170 of 50,301 | #10817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 198 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Wright | Powell |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 58.5).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 63.9%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.4).
- •Parkside Elementary is the larger school with 202 students compared with 198.
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 Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (70.7 vs 58.5 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 Parkside Elementary?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Wright and Powell in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 198. Parkside Elementary: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Parkside Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Cottonwood Elementary is 99th of 151 and Parkside Elementary is 47th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).