John W Thimmig Elementary School vs Riverdale Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Riverdale Ridge High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,784 students
| Measure | John W Thimmig Elementary School Henderson, Colorado | Riverdale Ridge High School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 993 | #162 of 307 |
| National rank | #39128 of 50,301 | #9293 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 1,784 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Henderson | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 29.1).
- •Riverdale Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 55.9%).
- •John W Thimmig Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.8).
- •Riverdale Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,784 students compared with 531.
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 John W Thimmig Elementary School better than Riverdale Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Ridge High School ranks higher (46.6 vs 29.1 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 John W Thimmig Elementary School and Riverdale Ridge High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Thimmig Elementary School: 531. Riverdale Ridge High School: 1,784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Thimmig Elementary School and Riverdale Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
John W Thimmig Elementary School is 725th of 993 and Riverdale Ridge High School is 162nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).