Irving School vs Ridgebury Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Ridgebury Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | Irving School Derby, Connecticut | Ridgebury Elementary School Ridgefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #452 of 596 | #19 of 596 |
| National rank | #29463 of 50,301 | #143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 5.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | Derby | Ridgefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgebury Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 43.7).
- •Ridgebury Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Ridgebury Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 37%).
- •Ridgebury Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 64.9%).
- •Irving School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.9).
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 Irving School better than Ridgebury Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgebury Elementary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 43.7 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 Irving School and Ridgebury Elementary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Derby and Ridgefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving School: 322. Ridgebury Elementary School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving School and Ridgebury Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Irving School is 452nd of 596 and Ridgebury Elementary School is 19th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).