Central Elem vs Ridgeview Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Ridgeview Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Central Elem Olathe, Kansas | Ridgeview Elem Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 686 | #525 of 686 |
| National rank | #39573 of 50,301 | #37118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 254 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 28.4).
- •Ridgeview Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 74.8%).
- •Ridgeview Elem does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.5).
- •Ridgeview Elem is the larger school with 260 students compared with 254.
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 Central Elem better than Ridgeview Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elem ranks higher (32.2 vs 28.4 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 Central Elem and Ridgeview Elem?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 254. Ridgeview Elem: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Ridgeview Elem rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 563rd of 686 and Ridgeview Elem is 525th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).