Pelham Oaks vs Riverchase Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelham Oaks
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Riverchase Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | Pelham Oaks Pelham, Alabama | Riverchase Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 699 | #52 of 699 |
| National rank | #19949 of 50,301 | #7474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 750 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| city | Pelham | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverchase Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 57.5).
- •Riverchase Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Riverchase Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Riverchase Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 53.6%).
- •Riverchase Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.0).
- •Pelham Oaks is the larger school with 750 students compared with 562.
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 Pelham Oaks better than Riverchase Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverchase Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 57.5 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 Pelham Oaks and Riverchase Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelham Oaks: 750. Riverchase Elementary School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelham Oaks and Riverchase Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Pelham Oaks is 214th of 699 and Riverchase Elementary School is 52nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).