Cutten Elementary vs Ridgewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cutten Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
288 students
Ridgewood Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–2
260 students
| Measure | Cutten Elementary Eureka, California | Ridgewood Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 5,693 | #2013 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26541 of 50,301 | #26508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 288 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.9 vs 48.0).
- •Cutten Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 51.5%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.2).
- •Cutten Elementary is the larger school with 288 students compared with 260.
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 Cutten Elementary better than Ridgewood Elementary?
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 Cutten Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cutten Elementary: 288. Ridgewood Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cutten Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary rank in California?
Cutten Elementary is 2016th of 5,693 and Ridgewood Elementary is 2013th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).