Butler Elementary School vs Riverdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Elementary School
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
Riverdale Elementary School
Saint Joe · Public elementary · Grades K–6
300 students
| Measure | Butler Elementary School Butler, Indiana | Riverdale Elementary School Saint Joe, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 1,053 | #555 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #36645 of 50,301 | #24077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Butler | Saint Joe |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 32.9).
- •Riverdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Riverdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Riverdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 68.3%).
- •Butler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.8).
- •Butler Elementary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 300.
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 Butler Elementary School better than Riverdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 32.9 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 Butler Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Butler and Saint Joe in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Elementary School: 366. Riverdale Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Butler Elementary School is 887th of 1,053 and Riverdale Elementary School is 555th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).