Hayden Valley Elementary School vs Ridgeview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayden Valley Elementary School
Hayden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Craig · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
| Measure | Hayden Valley Elementary School Hayden, Colorado | Ridgeview Elementary School Craig, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 993 | #434 of 993 |
| National rank | #27904 of 50,301 | #26056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 232 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Hayden | Craig |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 46.0).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Hayden Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 52.8%).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.5).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 232.
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 Hayden Valley Elementary School better than Ridgeview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 46.0 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 Hayden Valley Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Hayden and Craig in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayden Valley Elementary School: 232. Ridgeview Elementary School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayden Valley Elementary School and Ridgeview Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Hayden Valley Elementary School is 471st of 993 and Ridgeview Elementary School is 434th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).