Fipps Primary vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fipps Primary
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–3
394 students
Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
507 students
| Measure | Fipps Primary Riverdale, California | Riverdale Elementary Riverdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2315 of 5,693 | #859 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30022 of 50,301 | #13019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 394 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| city | Riverdale | Riverdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fipps Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 24.1).
- •Fipps Primary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Fipps Primary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.8).
- •Riverdale Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 394.
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 Fipps Primary better than Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fipps Primary ranks higher (42.9 vs 24.1 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 Fipps Primary and Riverdale Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and Riverdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fipps Primary: 394. Riverdale Elementary: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fipps Primary and Riverdale Elementary rank in California?
Fipps Primary is 2315th of 5,693 and Riverdale Elementary is 859th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).