Mt Carmel Elementary School vs Riverton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
638 students
Riverton Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
596 students
| Measure | Mt Carmel Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | Riverton Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 699 | #43 of 699 |
| National rank | #6256 of 50,301 | #6387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 638 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.8 vs 77.6).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Riverton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 32.4%).
- •Mt Carmel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.6).
- •Mt Carmel Elementary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 596.
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 Mt Carmel Elementary School better than Riverton Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mt Carmel Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Carmel Elementary School: 638. Riverton Elementary School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Carmel Elementary School and Riverton Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Mt Carmel Elementary School is 42nd of 699 and Riverton Elementary School is 43rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).