McDonnell Elementary School vs Ridgecrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonnell Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
| Measure | McDonnell Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | Ridgecrest Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 699 | #571 of 699 |
| National rank | #43287 of 50,301 | #41476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 511 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 22.5).
- •McDonnell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 69.8%).
- •Ridgecrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.9).
- •McDonnell Elementary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 463.
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 McDonnell Elementary School better than Ridgecrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 22.5 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 McDonnell Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonnell Elementary School: 511. Ridgecrest Elementary School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonnell Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School rank in Alabama?
McDonnell Elementary School is 595th of 699 and Ridgecrest Elementary School is 571st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).